Manchester United are among a host of Premier League and European clubs eyeing a summer move for Benfica midfielder Orkun Kokcu, according to CaughtOffside.
The Red Devils, along with Liverpool, Tottenham and Inter Milan, are believed to be interested in the talented Turkey international, who could be available for transfer in the coming weeks.
Benfica are reportedly open to offers around €40m (£35m) for Kokcu this summer and are in a strong negotiating position if approaches start to arrive.
The 24-year-old playmaker, who joined the Portuguese club from Feyenoord in 2023, has three years remaining on his contract, which runs until June 2028.
Man United Eyeing Orkun Kokcu Move
Move to Turkey not on the cards
Kokcu
According to CaughtOffside, clubs in Turkey, including Galatasaray, Besiktas and Fenerbahce, are also monitoring Kokcu’s situation closely, but are considered less realistic destinations at this stage.
The ‘elite’ 24-year-old midfielder would reportedly prefer a move to the Premier League this summer and has earmarked Liverpool as his top landing spot.
Kokcu worked under Arne Slot at Feyenoord and is said to be keen on a reunion, despite also attracting interest from Man United and Inter Milan.
He won the 2022/23 Eredivisie title with Feyenoord under Slot and was named the Dutch league’s Player of the Year that same season.
Man United remain in talks to sign Brentford star Bryan Mbeumo and are also seeking to add a midfielder to bolster Ruben Amorim’s squad this summer.
The Red Devils are believed to be interested in Palmeiras ace Richard Rios as a more defensive option, following his strong performances at the Club World Cup.
Orkun Kokcu's Benfica Stats (2024/25 Liga Portugal)
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