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ARSENAL and Chelsea are set to fight for Orkun Kokcu this summer, according to reports.
Gunners chief Mikel Arteta has been closely watching the £ 23m midfielder Feyenoord for several months.
Arsenal have already contacted the 19-year-old’s representatives after his impressive form spell.
But Voetbal International journalist Martijn Krabbendam has revealed that the Gunners are not the only club interested.
Chelsea is also interested that Frank Lampard is looking to bolster his midfield during the summer transfer window.
Feyenoord has tried to tie the Turkish star with a new long-term contract, but he quickly rejected his approach.
Real Betis and Sevilla hope to attract Kokcu to Spain, but Roma and Atalanta want him to play for them in Serie A.
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He has attracted a wide variety of interests after scoring two goals and making four assists in 22 games this season.
Manchester United legend Jaap Stam has claimed that the Turkish star has the ability to play for the Premier League giants.
He told Goal: “He would have to adapt because the move to Arsenal and the Premier League is totally different when compared to the Netherlands.”
“The pace of the game, the quality, the intensity is much higher. But he has the ability.”
“He is a player who has the personality to want to improve, he always wants to do better.”
“He is never happy with himself, he is disappointed if he does not score, or if his passes are not good enough.”
Stam added: “Now he is proving himself in the Netherlands and is one of the best midfield players in the country.”
“He certainly has the ability to take that step to the Premier League.”
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