Man United are showing interest in Turkish midfielder. He is 24 year old who ended the 2024/25 season with 22 goal involvements for club. The Red Devils are currently trailing the race, but can still keep hope to land him.
Man United are in need of new players in almost all parts of the pitch. They do need some new midfielders who can create. Last season, the Red Devils were overly dependent on Bruno Fernandes. In addition, Eriksen has now departed whereas Casemiro can also get sold.
United are showing interest in Orkun Kokcu of Benfica. He is 24 year old midfielder who represents Turkey on the international stage. He ended the 2024/25 season with 12 goals and 10 assists in 55 games for Benfica. Kokcu can play anywhere in midfielder and hence can be key addition to United squad.
However, Caught Offside have reported that United are not the only club showing interest in Kokcu. They are joined by their rivals Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur in the race. Outside England, the 24 year old is wanted by Inter Milan who want to replace him with his compatriot Hakan Calhanoglu.
The report adds that Liverpool currently have lead in race for Kokcu. The Turkish playmaker played under Arne Slot when they were at Feyenoord. Hence, the 24 year old prefers to sign for the Reds. However, United still have chance to land Kokcu due to Liverpool having multiple options at their club right now.
🚨 EXCLUSIVE 🚨
Orkun Kokcu can leave Benfica for €40m this summer and is eyeing a move to the Premier League.
Liverpool, Man Utd & Spurs keeping an eye on his situation 👀
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— CaughtOffside (@caughtoffside) July 5, 2025
Man United still have hope to land Kokcu
Liverpool currently have Alexis Mac-Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai at central midfield position. Hence, Kokcu can find it hard to play regularly. The 24 year old can play in more advanced role but the Reds have already signed Florian Wirtz at that position. Hence, Kokcu can struggle for minutes at Anfield.
Man United can surely offer more game-time to Kokcu. This may give them hope to land him as the player will not want to sit on bench regularly. As for Benfica, they are ready to sell Kokcu this summer. The Portugese giants will demand around €40 million to sell the 24 year old.
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