Trabzonspor are monitoring 21-year-old Ukrainian defender Taras Mykhavko ahead of the January transfer window. The left-footed centre-back is under contract with Dynamo Kyiv until 2030 and is viewed as a young, foreign-quota-friendly option to bolster the back line.
Mykhavko stands 1.88 metres tall. Since 2024, he has made 99 official appearances for Dynamo Kyiv, scoring 7 goals and providing 2 assists. This season, he has featured in 13 matches, accumulating 1,142 minutes on the pitch. Capped by Ukraine, his market value is reported to be around 10 million euros.
The club plans to strengthen the centre-back position, partly due to Arseniy Batagov's lack of regular starting minutes. The board aims to make 2-3 signings in January, with one focused on defence. Mykhavko qualifies as an under-23 foreign player, fitting within the Süper Lig's 10+4 rule for foreign player slots.
Trabzonspor currently sit 7th in the Süper Lig with 10 points from 6 matches. Their recent form reads two wins and three losses (WLWLL) from the last five games. Their next fixture is an away match against 16th-placed Samsunspor on October 10.
A potential defensive reinforcement is seen as a move to solidify the team's league standing. The transfer committee plans to initiate formal talks for Mykhavko at the start of January.
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