Tottenham are set to rival Arsenal in the race for Feyenoord’s highly-rated midfielder Orkun Kokcu as they continue to make transfer plans for the summer despite uncertainty about José Mourinho’s future.
- Tottenham have joined the race for Arsenal’s long-term goal Orkun Kokcu
- The Feyernoord star has been in impressive shape and hasn’t gone unnoticed
- Sportsmail understands that Spurs have contacted Kokcu to express interest
- Spurs are making transfer plans for the summer despite Mourinho’s future in the air
Tottenham are interested in Feyenoord midfielder Orkun Kokcu, who is a long-term goal for archrival Arsenal.
The 20-year-old is seen as one of Europe’s brightest talents and is drawing admiring glances from across the continent.
Arsenal have a long-standing interest in Kokcu trying to sign the player in 2020, but local rivals Tottenham are now ready to go head-to-head with the Gunners in the race for Turkey International.
Orkun Kokcu has been a long-term target for Arsenal, but now Tottenham have joined the race.
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Uncertainty remains over who will be the Spurs head coach next season with José Mourinho under pressure to stop a disappointing second half of the season.
However, Tottenham’s recruiting staff have identified Kokcu as a player who can help improve the team’s fortunes next season, regardless of who is in charge.
Sportsmail He understands that the Spurs have contacted Orkun representatives to register their interest and will continue to be updated on his future.
The 20-year-old midfielder is considered one of the brightest talents in Europe.
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Returning from a two-month injury leave in January, Kokcu has impressed in the Netherlands since his return to fitness and the displays have not gone unnoticed.
He was named in the Eredivisie team of the month in February and March and the Dutch top flight youth player of the month in March.
Kokcu is very likely to qualify for a work permit under the new Brexit laws because he is a titular Feyenoord player and a full international.
Spurs continue to plan for the summer even though José Mourinho’s future is uncertain
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