Orkun Kokcu
Chelsea interested in signing Arsenal-linked midfielder, Drogba has spoken with player’s family
Chelsea are making an effort to sign Feyenoord midfielder Orkun Kokcu this summer, Turkish journalist Yagiz Sabuncuoglu claims. Kokcu has been on the radar of several Premier League clubs, and he has been linked with Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal and Everton. It has now emerged that the Blues have entered the pursuit of the midfielder and are utilising the services of Didier Drogba to convince him. The Blues legend recently held talks with the family of the Turkey international regarding the prospect of joining the west London giants. Sportslens view: Kokcu was heavily linked with the Gunners last year before putting pen-to-paper on a new long-term contract with Feyenoord. The 20-year-old had an injury-plagued 2020/21 season but fared decently with three goals and three assists from 22 l...
Tottenham keen on €12m-rated versatile midfielder but face competition from PL rivals
Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with a move for the Feyenoord midfielder Orkun Kokcu. According to La Repubblica (via Sportwitness), Spurs could face competition for Arsenal for the Turkish midfielder this summer. According to the report, the player is valued at around €12 million and the reported asking price should not be a problem for either Premier League club. Apparently, both Arsenal and Tottenham like the midfielder and Feyenoord are reportedly open to a sale. It will be interesting to see if Spurs come forward with a concrete offer in the coming weeks. The player has been heavily linked with a move to Italy as well and the Londoners will have to act swiftly if they want to secure his services this summer. SL View: Bargain signing for Spurs if they can pull it off The 20-year-old...
‘The situation has changed’: €20m Leeds target says he is ready to listen to offers
Orkun Kokcu has insisted that he is ready to listen to offers in the summer. The 20-year-old midfielder penned a new deal in January, and he has a contract with Feyenoord with 2025. However, the Dutch club are struggling financially. Kokcu understands the situation and says that he is ready to listen to good offers if Feyenoord can make money from his sale. “I still have a contract until 2025, but the situation has changed,” the midfielder said. “Feyenoord have been very open about the financial situation, and it is clear that the club is ending up in the minus,” he said. “If a club comes to me with a good story and Feyenoord can make money from it, I can imagine that I will listen to it.” Leeds are reportedly interested in signing the young midfielder, but Marcelo Bielsa’s side could...
