Midfielder with 98 Benfica games on Iraola's Liverpool radar for January | OneFootball

Orkun Kokçu continues to catch the eye while playing for Besiktas and has already reportedly attracted Liverpool’s attention. The former Benfica midfielder is one of the standout figures in the Turkish side, playing a key role in attacking build-up and posting numbers that have not gone unnoticed in England.

Since joining Besiktas, Kokçu has played 53 official matches, recording 14 goals and 12 assists. The Turkish international’s influence has been growing, and his performances since leaving Benfica are now putting him back on the radar of one of the Premier League’s biggest clubs.

According to the Turkish press, Liverpool are closely monitoring the midfielder’s progress and could move forward with an offer in the next transfer window. Before making a decision, however, the Reds want to continue watching the player in action, and have already sent scouts to follow some of his matches.

Despite the English interest, Besiktas do not seem willing to make a potential departure easy. The Turkish club’s board consider Kokçu a key player for the goals set for the season and do not intend to negotiate the player’s sale during the January transfer window.

The Istanbul side are aiming to challenge for the title and enjoy a strong European campaign, with the midfielder seen as one of the team’s main reference points. Kokçu is also going through a strong individual spell. This season, he has four goals and five assists in 12 matches for Besiktas. It should be remembered that the Turkish international played for Benfica between 2023 and 2025, making 98 appearances for the Eagles, with 19 goals and 22 assists, before returning to Turkey.

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