According to Halis Kokcu, the father of Orkun Kokcu, his son is possible to move to Anfield to join Liverpool.
The Benfica midfielder has history with Liverpool manager Arne Slot, having worked with the Dutchman at Eredivisie side Feyenoord.
Liverpool have been persistently linked with midfielder Kokcu, who will join Benfica in 2023 for a fee of around £20m (via Transfer market).
Kokcu joined from Feyenoord, where he played under manager Slot, establishing himself as a first-team regular with 97 appearances in two seasons and scoring 21 goals under the Dutch manager.
the standard has reported that the Premier League giants are keen on signing the attacking midfielder.
His father’s comments have now confirmed that a transfer to the Reds is a possibility.
His father told ESPN NL, as quoted GOAL:
“Arne is a good friend of ours. He’s been through a lot with Orkun. Yes, why not? It’s possible.”
“The most important thing now is the focus on Orkun, who is doing well with Benfica.” he said
“But of course, the players and coaches don’t just have one season, the staff knows it too. In modern football, clubs think about finances, about making a profit. Orkun is a player that has the potential to make a profit with the next step. The fans and the club are fine with that too, of course. This was also the project. We’ll see where it goes.”
Dutch manager Arne Slot showed great faith in Kokcu, appointing him captain of Feyenoord aged just 22, a decision that paid off as the team clinched the Eredivisie title that season.
Now 23, Kokcu has enjoyed an impressive start to life at Benfica, scoring four goals in nine appearances, and Slot seems keen to reunite with him.
Orkun Kokcu can add a new dimension to Liverpool’s midfield
Kokcu would be a valuable addition to Liverpool’s midfield, offering versatility and ability in a number of roles while still early in his career.
Liverpool reportedly sent scouts to watch Kokcu’s performance during Benfica’s recent 3-1 Champions League defeat to Feyenoord on Wednesday.
The Reds’ interest in Kokcu appears to be growing as they continue to monitor the talented midfielder’s progress.
Regarding the signing of a new defender, Oscar Mingueza of Celta de Vigo could be the target of the reds to replace Trent Alexander-Arnold.
