Tag: Orkun Kokcu

ROTTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - SEPTEMBER 15: Orkun Kokcu of Feyenoord in action during the UEFA Europa League group F match between Feyenoord and SK Sturm Graz at Feyenoord Stadium on September 15, 2022 in Rotterdam, Netherlands. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)

Arsenal and Brighton compete for £30m Orkun Kokcu

Arsenal and Brighton are reportedly interested in signing Feyenoord's star midfielder Orkun Kokcu, valued at £30 million.

Arsenal have been monitoring 21yo midfielder for a long time

Arsenal have been monitoring Feyenoord 21-year-old Orkun Kokcu for a long time, according to a report.

Arsenal linked with 13-goal contribution midfielder again

Media outlets in the Netherlands continue to link Arsenal with a potential move for Orkun Kokcu, despite little support for the claims in England.
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - SEPTEMBER 19: Orkun Kokcu of Feyenoord runs past Steven Davis of Rangers FC during the UEFA Europa League group G match between Rangers FC and Feyenoord at Ibrox Stadium on September 19, 2019, in Glasgow, United Kingdom. (Photo by Mark Runnacles/Getty Images)

Arsenal to miss out on Euro 2020 midfielder as AS Roma step up interest

AS Roma are stepping up their interest in Arsenal-linked Orkun Kokcu, with the Gunners' hopes of signing him now reportedly in the balance.
Orkun Kokcu of Feyenoord in action during the UEFA Europa League group G match between Feyenoord and Rangers FC at De Kuip on November 28, 2019 in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

Arsenal-linked midfielder’s €25m price tag slashed

Despite his contract extension with Feyenoord last summer, Arsenal-linked Orkun Kokcu's market value has actually dropped ahead of the upcoming window.
Orkun Kokcu of Feyenoord in action during the UEFA Europa League group G match between Feyenoord and Rangers FC at De Kuip on November 28, 2019 in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

Club reach agreement with Arsenal target over 5-year contract

Feyenoord finally have an agreement in principle with Orkun Kokcu over a contract extension to 2025, after links to Arsenal.
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - SEPTEMBER 19: Orkun Kokcu of Feyenoord runs past Steven Davis of Rangers FC during the UEFA Europa League group G match between Rangers FC and Feyenoord at Ibrox Stadium on September 19, 2019, in Glasgow, United Kingdom. (Photo by Mark Runnacles/Getty Images)

Arsenal target admits he's unhappy with current club's contract offers

Orkun Kokcu says his Feyenoord career isn't over just yet, but he isn't happy with the contract offers they're making him.
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - SEPTEMBER 19: Orkun Kokcu of Feyenoord runs past Steven Davis of Rangers FC during the UEFA Europa League group G match between Rangers FC and Feyenoord at Ibrox Stadium on September 19, 2019, in Glasgow, United Kingdom. (Photo by Mark Runnacles/Getty Images)

Arsenal close to £23m move for 19-year-old

Orkun Kokcu is closing in on a £23m move to Arsenal, according to reports in his home country of Turkey.
Orkun Kokcu of Feyenoord in action during the UEFA Europa League group G match between Feyenoord and Rangers FC at De Kuip on November 28, 2019 in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

Arsenal willing to offer €20-30m for this Özil replacement

Mikel Arteta wants Arsenal to sign Feyernood 19-year-old Orkun Kokcu as a future Mesut Özil replacement, according to a report.
Paris Saint-Germain's Brazilian forward Neymar (R) and Reims' French defender Axel Disasi vie for the ball during the French League Cup semi-final football match between Stade de Reims and Paris Saint-Germain at the Auguste Delaune Stadium in Reims on January 22, 2020. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)

Journalist names 2 players Arsenal really like - but there are complications

Arsenal really like Axel Disasi and Orkun Kokcu, but the current financial situation will make deals for both players difficult.
Orkun Kokcu of Feyenoord in action during the UEFA Europa League group G match between Feyenoord and Rangers FC at De Kuip on November 28, 2019 in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

Arsenal target informs current club that he wants to leave this summer

Following the decision to end the Eredivisie, Feyenoord midfielder Orkun Kokcu informed his club that he won't extend his contract and wants to leave.
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - SEPTEMBER 19: Orkun Kokcu of Feyenoord runs past Steven Davis of Rangers FC during the UEFA Europa League group G match between Rangers FC and Feyenoord at Ibrox Stadium on September 19, 2019, in Glasgow, United Kingdom. (Photo by Mark Runnacles/Getty Images)

Arsenal target ignores 2nd contract extension offer from his current club

Orkun Kokcu is ignoring a second contract extension offer from Feyenoord, amid interest from a number of clubs including Arsenal.
Orkun Kokcu of Feyenoord in action during the UEFA Europa League group G match between Feyenoord and Rangers FC at De Kuip on November 28, 2019 in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

Sevilla enter race for midfielder after his manager confirms Arsenal interest

Sevilla are the second club the Feyenoord hierarchy have confirmed as holding an interest in midfielder Orkun Kokcu, joining Arsenal in the race.
Orkun Kokcu of Feyenoord in action during the UEFA Europa League group G match between Feyenoord and Rangers FC at De Kuip on November 28, 2019 in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

Arsenal favourites to sign 19-year-old midfielder: Willing to outbid their transfer rivals

Arsenal are the favourites to sign Orkun Kokcu as they're willing to offer more than their competitors for the transfer, according to reports in Spain.
Orkun Kokcu of Feyenoord in action during the UEFA Europa League group G match between Feyenoord and Rangers FC at De Kuip on November 28, 2019 in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

Manager believes Arsenal interest in their £23m star is genuine but no contact yet

Feyenoord head coach Dick Advocaat believes the rumours about Arsenal interest in Orkun Kokcu are genuine, but the Gunners are yet to make formal contact.
Arsenal's Spanish head coach Mikel Arteta is seen ahead of the English FA Cup fifth round football match between Portsmouth and Arsenal at Fratton Park stadium in Portsmouth, southern England, on March 2, 2020.

Arsenal to undergo another major clearout this summer

Arsenal are expected to undergo yet another major clearout this summer to make way for the players Mikel Arteta wants to bring in to form his own squad.
Orkun Kokcu of Feyenoord in action during the UEFA Europa League group G match between Feyenoord and Rangers FC at De Kuip on November 28, 2019 in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

Arsenal in talks for £23m Feyenoord midfielder: Looking to do deal before Euro 2020

Arsenal are in talks for Feyenoord attacking midfielder Orkun Kokcu, looking to complete a deal before Euro 2020, according to reports.
Orkun Kokcu of Feyenoord in action during the UEFA Europa League group G match between Feyenoord and Rangers FC at De Kuip on November 28, 2019 in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

Özil replacement? Arsenal following 19-year-old attacking midfielder closely

Feyenoord are trying to extend the contract of Orkun Kökcü amid interest from Arsenal and Chelsea, according to reports in the Netherlands.
YEREVAN, ARMENIA - NOVEMBER 17: Jonas David of Germany is challenged by Orkun Kokcu of Netherlands during Germany U19 against Netherlands U19 UEFA Four Nations Tournament on November 17, 2018 in Yerevan, Armenia. (Photo by Maja Hitij/Bongarts/Getty Images)

Arsenal consider £15m summer move for 19-year-old midfielder

Arsenal are reportedly interested in a summer move for 19-year-old midfielder, Orkun Kokcu.
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - SEPTEMBER 19: Orkun Kokcu of Feyenoord runs past Steven Davis of Rangers FC during the UEFA Europa League group G match between Rangers FC and Feyenoord at Ibrox Stadium on September 19, 2019, in Glasgow, United Kingdom. (Photo by Mark Runnacles/Getty Images)

Arsenal monitoring teenage star who scored and assisted on league debut at 17

Arsenal are monitoring Feyenoord midfielder Orkun Kokcu, who has already made 25 senior appearances despite being 18 years old.
YEREVAN, ARMENIA - NOVEMBER 17: Jonas David of Germany is challenged by Orkun Kokcu of Netherlands during Germany U19 against Netherlands U19 UEFA Four Nations Tournament on November 17, 2018 in Yerevan, Armenia. (Photo by Maja Hitij/Bongarts/Getty Images)

Arsenal scout 17-year-old Dutch wonderkid after goal and assist on debut

Arsenal sent scouts to watch 17-year-old Feyenoord midfielder Orkun Kokcu on Sunday, as the teenager scored and assisted on his Eredivisie debut.