Premier League clubs Arsenal and Brighton & Hove Albion are reportedly interested in signing Feyenoord midfielder Orkun Kokcu.
A report from The Sun claims that Arsenal will be joined by Premier League clubs like Brighton and Hove Albion and Leicester City in the race to sign 22-year-old Turkish midfielder, Orkun Kokcu. The player has a price tag of £30 million.
Kokcu has been an important player for the Dutch club, and he is valued at £30 million. It will be interesting to see if Feyenoord are prepared to sell their captain at the end of the season.
Arsenal need to add more depth to their midfield, and the 22-year-old could prove to be a quality acquisition. He has proven his quality in the Eredivisie, and he is ready to make a step up to the Premier League. Arsenal were linked with him last summer as well.
A move to Arsenal would be a major step up in the player’s career, and playing alongside top-class players at the north London club will help him improve. Furthermore, Mikel Arteta has done well to groom talented young players, and he could help the 22-year-old Turkish midfielder fulfil his potential.
It will be interesting to see if Arsenal can fend off the competition from Premier League rivals Brighton and Leicester. Both Brighton and Leicester will be able to offer him regular first-team football, and that is likely to be an attractive option for the player.
On the other hand, Arsenal are likely to use him as a squad player. It will be interesting to see if the Turkish midfielder decides to join the Gunners regardless of that. The opportunity to play for a top club like Arsenal is a tempting proposition for most players. In addition, the Gunners will be playing in the Champions League next season.
Furthermore, they are on course to win the Premier League title this year, and that makes them a hugely attractive destination for most players. Arsenal will need a deeper squad to compete on all fronts next year and the midfield is an area that is in need of reinforcements.
The reported £30 million asking price is quite reasonable for a player of his ability. But Brighton and Leicester can also potentially afford the 22-year-old midfielder. The Feyenoord captain has 12 goals across all competitions this season.
