European giants enter the race for Orkun Kökçü! The player prefers Liverpool
The possibility of 24-year-old national star Orkun Kökçü leaving Benfica has been strongly suggested recently, with his name linked to several Süper Lig giants. Following claims that the player’s preferred destination would be Beşiktaş, the English press reported that four major European clubs have now joined the race.
Orkun Kökçü, who plays for Benfica, remains one of the most talked-about names of the transfer window. The 24-year-old midfielder has been on the radar of Turkish clubs Beşiktaş, Fenerbahçe, and Galatasaray, with recent claims suggesting he prefers a move to Beşiktaş.
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ONLY SAID “YES” TO BEŞİKTAŞ
It was claimed that Kökçü told both his inner circle and his agent that if he were to return to Turkey, he would only say “yes” to Beşiktaş. However, according to the English press, the player is also on the radar of four major European clubs.
ON THE LISTS OF FOUR EUROPEAN GIANTS
According to a report by English outlet CaughtOffside, Premier League clubs Liverpool, Manchester United, and Tottenham, as well as Serie A side Inter, are closely monitoring Kökçü.
PLAYER PREFERS LIVERPOOL
The report, which estimated that Benfica would demand 40 million euros for the midfielder, emphasized that Kökçü prefers Liverpool. The Reds’ new manager, Arne Slot, is eager to reunite with his former Feyenoord player. Manchester United, now managed by Rúben Amorim, and Tottenham are also closely watching the star midfielder’s situation.
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INTER CAN ALSO MAKE OFFER
Meanwhile, Portuguese outlet A Bola claimed that if Kökçü were to join Galatasaray, Inter could consider signing him as a replacement for Hakan Çalhanoğlu. It was also reported that the Italian club has begun reaching out to the player’s inner circle.
