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'He's one of the best midfielders in the country': Former Feyenoord manager Jaap Stam believes Arsenal target Orkun Kokcu would 'thrive' in the Premier League

Former Manchester United defender Jaap Stam is confident that Arsenal target and Feyenoord youngster Orkun Kokcu would 'certainly thrive' in the Premier League.

Stam - who won the infamous treble with United in 1999 - played a key part in the midfielder's development at the Dutch club when he was manager of them last year. Arsenal scouts have been keeping a close eye on the Turkish international, who Stam believes will make a great addition to the English topflight.

'He has the ability. He is a player who has the personality to want to improve, he always wants to do better,' Stam said to Goal.