Orkun Kokcu is linked with a summer move away from Feyenoord, Arsenal, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur keen on securing his services.
Orkun Kokcu has done quite well for Feyenoord, and his performances have caught the attention of Arsenal, Manchester United, and Tottenham. According to 1908.nl, the Feyenoord captain could be on his way out of the Dutch club at the end of the season. The Eredivisie champions want €40 million to part ways with their captain.
Kokcu has proven himself in the Eredivisie, helping his club win the league title this season. He could look for a new challenge next year, and the opportunity to play in the Premier League will be an attractive option for him. Recent reports have also linked him with Liverpool. And the Reds are pushing to replace James Milner with the Feyenoord skipper.
Arsenal have been overly dependent on Martin Odegaard for creativity and goals from the midfield. The Norwegian playmaker needs more support from his teammates. So signing another quality playmaker could prove to be a wise decision for the Gunners. Kokcu will add goals and assists to the side.
Similarly, Manchester United need to add more quality and depth in the central areas as well. Christian Eriksen is in his twilight years, and Erik ten Hag needs another playmaker at his disposal. Kokcu can operate as a central midfielder as well as a central attacking midfielder.
He has 12 goals and five assists to his name across all competitions, and he could make a big difference for Manchester United from the central areas. A signing like him could help create more goalscoring opportunities for players like Marcus Rashford next season.
Tottenham are in a similar position, and they have been linked with a number of attacking midfielders in recent months. It will be interesting to see which of the three English clubs can manage to sign the Turkish international, valued at €40 million, at the end of the season.
Kokcu will be hoping to take the next step in his career. And all three clubs would represent an excellent move for him. The midfielder is only 22 and is likely to improve with coaching and experience. Competing at the highest level in the Premier League could accelerate his development and help him fulfil his potential.
Kokcu has the physicality and technical attributes to thrive in English football, and he could prove to be a quality, long-term signing for all three clubs if he manages to settle in quickly. His price tag of €40 million is not too high, either.
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Manchester United and Arsenal are quite likely to compete in the UEFA Champions League next season, which could give them an edge in the transfer race. Tottenham have been mediocre in the league this season and they are expected to miss out on the top-four finish. The 22-year-old playmaker might be keen on joining a club in the Champions League.
