Leeds United will need to pay a 'decent fee' to Feyenoord if they want to sign exciting midfielder Orkun Kokcu, according to journalist Pete O'Rourke.
The Lowdown: Leeds keen on Kokcu move
The Whites may be eyeing up new signings in the January transfer window, in order to tackle what has been a disappointing start to the season due largely to injuries ripping through a thin squad.
Kokcu is one player who has been linked with a switch to Elland Road this year, having caught the eye for Feyenoord and emerged as arguably one of the most exciting young midfielders in the Netherlands.
The 20-year-old has been compared to Germany World Cup winner Mesut Ozil in terms of playing style and has backed that up by registering six Eredivisie assists this season.
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The Latest: Journalist makes key claim
Speaking to Give Me Sport, O'Rourke made it clear that Kokcu was unlikely to come in on the cheap, should Leeds make a move for him:
"The boy at Feyenoord, I think he might cost a decent fee."
Reports in the Netherlands, via TEAMtalk, believe Victor Orta and co will face competition from Sevilla and Roma.
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The Verdict: Hugely talented prospect
Leeds are badly in need of a creative spark in midfield, with only 18 goals scored in as many league games in 2021/22 to date.
While Kokcu's aforementioned assist-making quality stands out - he has 19 in total for Feyenoord - Patrick Bamford (two) is the only Leeds player with more than one in the league this season.
Not only would Kokcu come in as a long-term prospect with a high ceiling but he could also make an immediate difference, taking some of the creative pressure off the likes of Raphinha and Bamford and giving Marcelo Bielsa an extra attacking dimension.
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