Former Swiss international keeper Eldin Jakupović is reported to be set to hold talks with the Blues [and subsequently has been spotted at pre-season training]. The 27-year-old, who was close to joining Hull City after a trial at the end of last season before the change of management at the KC Stadium, is a free agent having left Greek side Aris, who were amongst Town’s opponents as they won the 1981 UEFA Cup.
Jakupović was born in Bosnia but moved to Switzerland due to the war in his home country. He started his career with another of Town’s previous European opponents Swiss side Grasshoppers, before moving on to FC Thun, also in Switzerland, in 2005.
A year later he was off to Russia to join Locomotiv Moscow with whom he was with for three seasons, although two were spent back at Grasshoppers on loan.
In 2010 the Kozarac-born keeper moved on to Greek club Olympiakos Volou before the 6ft 4in tall stopper joined Aris in 2011.
Jakupović represented both Switzerland and Bosnia-Herzegovina at U21 level and won one full Switzerland cap before deciding not to play for his adopted country, reportedly for family reasons.
In 2009 Jakupović spent time on trial Spurs but their interest ultimately came to nothing.
The keeper was seen at Playford Road this morning at the start of pre-season training. Another keeper, German Maximilian Riedmüller also understood to be set to spend time at Playford Road.
A new number one is one of Paul Jewell's priorities this summer but with no one yet close to being recruited. Former Manchester United man Tomasz Kuszczak was his top target until the 30-year-old Pole decided to join Brighton.
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