Blackburn Rovers legend Tugay is keen on the Cardiff City job.
The Daily Mail says Turkish legend Tugay wants to make a shock return to English football by becoming next Cardiff City manager.
The Cardiff hierarchy are aware of the 44-year-old's interest in the role, but it remains to be seen whether the club view the Turk as a viable option.
Tugay was Galatasaray's assistant manager, serving under Gheorghe Hagi and Roberto Mancini, between 2010 and 2014 but left the club this summer following the departure of the Italian.
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