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Top Clubs 'Battle to Sign' Footballer Who Refused to Wear LGBTQ+ Armband

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Liverpool and Man Utd are reportedly “in battle to sign” Benfica midfielder Orkun Kokcu, who famously refused to wear a pro-LGBTQ+ armband.

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Transfer offensive at Besiktas: The Istanbul traditional club is intensifying its efforts for Orkun Kökcü. According to beIN SPORTS, club president Serdal Adali has personally travelled to Portugal to lead the negotiations with Benfica Lisbon at the highest level. In addition to the Turkish national player, Gedson Fernandes and Andreas Schjelderup are also on the agenda. Orkun Kökcü wants to Besiktas – Benfica demands 35 million euros The 24-yea…

An agreement was reached between Beşiktaş and Orkun Kökçü on a 1+4 year contract. In case of a transfer fee, an agreement was reached on a 5 year general contract.

·Türkiye
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Orkun Kokçu does not want to go back to the decision to leave the Benfia this summer and has already chosen the club that he wants to represent in the new era 2025/26. The Turkish international wants to return to his country and wear Besikta's shirt, already pressing the water officials to accept the offer at the table, reveals Yakkzyz Sabunkuoglu this Wednesday. The same Turkish journalist, specialist in matters related to the transfer market, …

·Portugal
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Turkish club wants the middle loan, with purchase option

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Record broke the news in on Tuesday, July 8, 2025.
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