Following a poor season, Liverpool is prepared for a revolutionary offseason, and a fresh update on the team’s potential targets has just surfaced.
What has happened with Liverpool’s interest in Orkun Kokcu recently?
Orkun Kocku, the captain of Feyenoord, is still a top priority for Liverpool as they rebuild their midfield this summer, according to Football Transfers.
The report states that Jurgen Klopp and the team’s new sporting director, Jorg Schmadtke, will be expected to negotiate a contract to recruit the gifted midfielder, as well as try to add Kephren Thuram and Manu Kone as well.
Who in Liverpool’s lineup would Kokcu take Kokcu’s place?
With a historic Eredivisie title win this season—the Dutch club’s second in a century—the Turkish phenomenon, who is only 22 years old, has already proven beyond a shadow of a doubt that he can guide his side to victory.
Now that Jordan Henderson is 32 years old and approaching the conclusion of his career, Liverpool might take advantage of Kokcu’s winning mindset and leadership abilities by moving him to Merseyside where he could eventually fill the position. Henderson is currently the captain of Liverpool.
Over 32 league appearances, the Feyenoord skipper – hailed a “true leader” by scout Jacek Kulig – has scored eight goals, delivered two assists and created nine big chances, as well as averaging a whopping 91.8 touches, 2.8 key passes and one shot on target per game, proving he is a huge all-round presence on the pitch.
Kokcu, according to Sofascore, is the ideal flexible midfielder who would fit perfectly with Klopp’s tactical style because of his strengths in play-making, aggressive pressing, and long shoots.
As a result, for optimum impact, he would probably be best suited to play in a box-to-box role, similar to Henderson’s but with more vigour and much-needed youth.
According to reports, Feyenoord will only demand a transfer fee of €40 million (£35 million) this summer, which will fit the strict and tight budgets that are unyielding in FSG’s recruitment strategy, increasing the likelihood that a deal will be completed for the Merseysiders as they seek out multiple additions to bolster the squad.
That said, Kokcu could be an incredible signing for Liverpool if he can continue to thrive in the Premier League next season and at such a young age he could become a high-quality asset to the club for years to come.