According to Fanatik, Orkun Kökçü might leave Benfica due to a conflict with coach Bruno Lage. It is anticipated that Kökçü will depart from the club following a disagreement with Lage. Newcastle United has expressed interest in acquiring the player, with Benfica setting their negotiation baseline at 40 million Euros. The conflict reportedly began when Kökçü was substituted during a FIFA Club World Cup match against Auckland City, which heightened tensions with the coach. In addition to Newcastle United, Premier League club Tottenham and Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr, who are planning to announce Jorge Jesus as their new manager, have also shown interest in Kökçü. Beşiktaş is another club interested in Kökçü, with their president having traveled to Portugal for transfer discussions, although Benfica is reportedly reluctant to agree to a loan arrangement. Despite receiving multiple offers, Kökçü is said to be urging Benfica to consider Beşiktaş's offer.