17.01.2026 16:10
Zenit wants to add Beşiktaş's star player Orkun Kökçü to their squad. After sending midfielder Gerson to Cruzeiro for 27 million euros, Zenit has set its sights on Orkun Kökçü to fill this gap. It has been reported that the Russian club is ready to pay a hefty transfer fee for Orkun.
The Super Lig giant Beşiktaş has a surprise suitor for Orkun Kökçü, who was brought into the squad from Benfica at a record fee at the beginning of the season.
ZENIT IS AFTER ORKUN
Zenit, which sent its midfield star Gerson to the Brazilian team Cruzeiro for 27 million euros, has turned its attention to Beşiktaş to fill the gap in that area. The Russian team wants to add Orkun Kökçü to its squad with the revenue generated.
OFFER ABOVE 30 MILLION EUROS
In this direction, Zenit knocked on Beşiktaş's door for Orkun Kökçü. According to reports in the Russian press, Zenit is ready to exceed the 30 million euro transfer fee that Beşiktaş paid to Benfica for Orkun. However, it was stated that the exact amount of the offer is currently kept secret.
ORKUN KÖKÇÜ HAS NO INTENTION TO LEAVE
The report emphasized that Orkun Kökçü, who transferred to his childhood love Beşiktaş at the beginning of the season, currently has no intention of leaving the black-and-white team. It was also mentioned that Beşiktaş is not keen on sending the national player away, indicating that Zenit has a tough job in this transfer.
SEASON PERFORMANCE
This season, Orkun has worn the Beşiktaş jersey 21 times across all competitions, managing to provide assists for 3 goals in these matches.