Beşiktaş has reached an agreement with Orkun Kökçü! On the verge of signing
Beşiktaş is getting closer step by step in the transfer of Orkun Kökçü! It has been learned that the negotiations conducted by President Serdal Adalı with Benfica are nearing completion, and the Portuguese club, having to back down due to Orkun’s determined stance, has given the green light to the transfer.
Beşiktaş is waging a battle to add national player Orkun Kökçü, who plays for Benfica, to its squad. President Serdal Adalı, who traveled to Lisbon the other day, sat down with Benfica for the second time to negotiate for Orkun Kökçü, Norwegian left winger Andreas Schjelderup, and 50% of Gedson Fernandes’ transfer rights. It was reported that the meeting between President Adalı and the Portuguese club’s executives went positively and that the parties were close to an agreement regarding Orkun Kökçü.
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AGREEMENT VERY CLOSE
President Serdal Adalı reiterated the offer of a loan with a purchase option for Orkun. It has been determined that Benfica has given the green light to a loan transfer with a mandatory purchase clause at the end of the season. It is learned that the clubs are very close to reaching an agreement on a loan with an obligation to buy.
ADALI WENT TO THE NETHERLANDS
Beşiktaş has reached a preliminary agreement with Orkun Kökçü on a 1+4 year contract. The 24-year-old national midfielder, whose priority is Beşiktaş, is reportedly ready to sign a 1+4 year deal. Orkun Kökçü’s clear stance on wanting to join Beşiktaş has greatly strengthened the club’s position. Thanks to the player’s determined approach, Benfica is reportedly left with no choice. President Serdal Adalı, who has applied heavy pressure on Benfica, aims to finalize the transfer within 1-2 days. Last night, Adalı traveled from Portugal to the Netherlands to meet Orkun face to face.
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MAJOR CLUBS IN PURSUIT
The Portuguese press reported that Orkun Kökçü, who wants to leave Benfica, is on the transfer list of many major clubs. According to the report in O Jogo newspaper, English clubs Newcastle United, Tottenham, Liverpool, and Manchester United, as well as Italian clubs Inter and Roma, are interested in signing the star player. It is also stated that Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund is closely following the situation of the national player.
SCHJELDERUP AND GEDSON ALSO TARGETED
In the meeting between Beşiktaş President Serdal Adalı and Benfica officials, the situations of Norwegian left winger Andreas Schjelderup and Gedson Fernandes were also discussed. President Adalı made an offer for a loan with a purchase option for 21-year-old Schjelderup, who is being persistently requested by Head Coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. The Black-and-Whites also requested a discount from Benfica, who asked for 10 million euros for 50% of Gedson’s rights. It was reported that the Portuguese club has not yet given a clear answer regarding Schjelderup and is not willing to offer a discount for Gedson at this stage. Talks between the two clubs for both players are expected to continue in the coming days.
