Tottenham Hotspur have set their sights on the Turkish star, who first came on their radar two years ago, but the Lilywhites may have to overcome competition from some of the biggest clubs in the Premier League and across Europe to land the player.
Over the past few weeks, Spurs Web has relayed several reports suggesting that Thomas Frank is prioritising reinforcing Tottenham’s midfield this summer.
That makes a lot of sense in light of claims that Spurs are now actively looking to sell Yves Bissouma for a cut-price fee.
It has now emerged that Tottenham Hotspur are turning their sights to the 24-year-old, who was first linked with a move to N17 two years ago.
In the summer of 2023, it was reported that Tottenham were exploring a move to sign Orkun Kokcu from Feyenoord. It was Benfica who won the race for the Turk that summer and his reputation has since blossomed in Liga Portugal over the last two seasons.
Tottenham battling elite clubs for Orkun Kokcu
It turns out that Spurs may have continued to track Kokcu’s progress as it has now been reported by CaughtOffside that the Lilywhites have expressed an interest in signing him this summer.
The versatile midfielder, who can operate as a number six, in a box-to-box role or as an attacking eight, is thought to be valued at €40m (£34.4m) by Benfica.
However, Tottenham could face major competition for Kokcu, who is also wanted by Liverpool, Manchester United and Inter Milan.
Additionally, Galatasaray, Fenerbahce and Besiktas are also said to be monitoring the Turkey international, but a move back to his home country is not deemed realistic for the player this summer.
Orkun Kokcu has a clear transfer preference
CaughOffside say that Kokcu wants to ‘explore a move to the Premier League‘ this summer, which is good news for Spurs.
However, unfortunately for Thomas Frank’s men, the 24-year-old has a strong preference: Liverpool. The midfielder, who has worked under Arne Slot at Feyenoord, is keen on a reunion with the Dutch coach at Anfield.
Tottenham would thus have their work cut out to land Kokcu but perhaps their pitch to the player can be that he will get regular game time at N17, which may not be the case in Merseyside, given the midfield options Slot has at his disposal.
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