Orkun Kokcu has boosted Liverpool’s prospects of signing him, with the 23-year-old productive SL Benfica playmaker interested in reuniting with Arne Slot.
According to a report by Football Insider, Orkun Kokcu is “interested” in joining Liverpool as he wants to reunite with Arne Slot at Anfield. The Reds are keen on reinforcing their midfield unit next year. However, it will take a “big fee” to prise the 23-year-old SL Benfica playmaker away from the Portuguese giants.
Orkun Kokcu and his career so far
Orkun Kokcu has taken to the Primeira Liga like a fish to water. Born in Haarlem, he spent his formative years in the Netherlands, representing the country in age-group football. However, he has chosen Turkiye as his national side, although he graduated from the youth division at Feyenoord.
The 23-year-old represented Feyenoord as the club captain before joining SL Benfica in July 2023. Kokcu enjoyed an exceptional debut season with Benfica and has been solid thus far this term, chipping in with four goals and three assists in 12 appearances across all competitions.
Meanwhile, Kokcu’s progress at SL Benfica has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several high-profile clubs across Europe. The summer transfer window saw links with many Premier League bigwigs, with recent reports heavily linking the Turkish international with Liverpool.
Slot-Kokcu reunion on the horizon?
Liverpool’s interest in Orkun Kokcu is understandable. The Reds are scouring the market for a dynamic midfielder who can reprise multiple roles in the middle of the park. So, Kokcu has emerged as a viable target, with Liverpool already scouting the Dutch-born playmaker numerous times in the 2024/25 season.
The latest report has boosted Liverpool’s prospects, although Football Insider has not suggested the Reds are keen on signing the Turkish international. Nevertheless, Kokcu is “interested” in joining the Merseyside outfit as he wants to reunite with Arne Slot. The duo was together at Feyenoord, with Slot bringing the best out of Kokcu.
In addition, Slot installed Kokcu as Feyenoord’s captain, thus solidifying the relationship between the duo. So, it is hardly surprising that the 23-year-old SL Benfica midfielder wants to reunite with the Dutch tactician at Anfield. It will be interesting to see if the Slot protege will join Liverpool next year.
Orkun Kokcu has boosted Liverpool’s prospects of signing him, with the 23-year-old productive SL Benfica playmaker interested in reuniting with Arne Slot.
According to a report by Football Insider, Orkun Kokcu is “interested” in joining Liverpool as he wants to reunite with Arne Slot at Anfield. The Reds are keen on reinforcing their midfield unit next year. However, it will take a “big fee” to prise the 23-year-old SL Benfica playmaker away from the Portuguese giants.
Orkun Kokcu and his career so far
Orkun Kokcu has taken to the Primeira Liga like a fish to water. Born in Haarlem, he spent his formative years in the Netherlands, representing the country in age-group football. However, he has chosen Turkiye as his national side, although he graduated from the youth division at Feyenoord.
The 23-year-old represented Feyenoord as the club captain before joining SL Benfica in July 2023. Kokcu enjoyed an exceptional debut season with Benfica and has been solid thus far this term, chipping in with four goals and three assists in 12 appearances across all competitions.
Meanwhile, Kokcu’s progress at SL Benfica has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several high-profile clubs across Europe. The summer transfer window saw links with many Premier League bigwigs, with recent reports heavily linking the Turkish international with Liverpool.
Slot-Kokcu reunion on the horizon?
Liverpool’s interest in Orkun Kokcu is understandable. The Reds are scouring the market for a dynamic midfielder who can reprise multiple roles in the middle of the park. So, Kokcu has emerged as a viable target, with Liverpool already scouting the Dutch-born playmaker numerous times in the 2024/25 season.
The latest report has boosted Liverpool’s prospects, although Football Insider has not suggested the Reds are keen on signing the Turkish international. Nevertheless, Kokcu is “interested” in joining the Merseyside outfit as he wants to reunite with Arne Slot. The duo was together at Feyenoord, with Slot bringing the best out of Kokcu.
In addition, Slot installed Kokcu as Feyenoord’s captain, thus solidifying the relationship between the duo. So, it is hardly surprising that the 23-year-old SL Benfica midfielder wants to reunite with the Dutch tactician at Anfield. It will be interesting to see if the Slot protege will join Liverpool next year.