Orkun Kokcu contemplates the reunion of Arne Slot in Liverpool

According Soccer insider informationBenfica midfielder Orkun Kokcu is open to meeting with Liverpool coach Arne Slot this winter.

The Turkish international was a key player with Slot at Feyenoord for two seasons before joining Benfica. He has continued to impress with the Portuguese team, but Soccer insider information He states that he would be willing to work with Slot again.

Slot also has his sights set on strengthening his midfield in the coming years. transfer market, but it will not be easy to push Kokcu away. It would take a large amount to convince Benfica, who are not interested in losing him in the middle of the campaign.

Familiarity

Kokcu was linked with a move to Anfield during the summer after a row with manager Roger Schmidt. However, Benfica had no plans to part ways with him and he has since reintegrated into the initial plans.

Despite this, the 23-year-old could see a bigger challenge ahead and a reunion with Slot could suit him. Kokcu would be a solid acquisition for Liverpool. He has the ability to play in defensive, central and attacking midfield roles.

He contributed 18 goals in 43 games last season and has continued his good form with 7 goal involvements in just 13 games this campaign. Being familiar with Slot's style of play, he was able to adapt without problems.

The big question is whether Liverpool will be able to convince Benfica to negotiate the price. The midfielder has a staggering £126m release clause, but Record claim Benfica want at least £67 million to sanction his departure.

Liverpool have been largely cautious with their spending during the January transfer window and the Merseyside giants could wait until the end of the campaign before making a big splash for the versatile midfielder.

His arrival could coincide with the departure of Wataru Endo, who has been a regular on the bench. He has been limited to less than 20 minutes of regular playing time in the first division since the arrival of Slot.