Liverpool has shown interest in the national star.

The national football player Orkun Kökçü, who has been making waves alongside Kerem Aktürkoğlu at Benfica, has attracted interest from the English giant. The Portuguese team, however, is asking for a staggering transfer fee for Orkun.

ON LIVERPOOL'S LIST

According to a report in Record, Liverpool is in search of a midfielder, and it was noted that national player Orkun Kökçü, who plays for Benfica, is on the list.

WATCHED FROM THE STANDS

It was reported that Liverpool scouts watched the match in which Benfica defeated Atletico Madrid 4-0 in the Champions League from the stands. Orkun Kökçü had previously worked with Liverpool's head coach Arne Slot at Feyenoord.

BENFICA WANTS 80 MILLION EUROS

It has been claimed that Benfica has set the transfer fee for the 23-year-old star player, whose contract runs until 2028, at 80 million euros. Following this development, it remains to be seen how the English club will proceed.

SEASON PERFORMANCE

Orkun Kökçü, who started the season well at Benfica, scored 4 goals and made 3 assists in 9 matches. Benfica had signed Orkun Kökçü in the summer of 2023 for a transfer fee of 25 million euros and an additional 5 million euros in bonuses.