According to a report from Spanish outlet Fichajes, Liverpool are preparing to offer a combined sum of €95 million for Bournemouth defenders Milos Kerkez and Dean Huijsen, and it will be interesting to see if they can get the deal done.
The Hungarian left-back has been quite impressive for Bournemouth, and he could be the ideal replacement for Andy Robertson at Liverpool. Furthermore, Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai could play a key role in convincing Kerkez to join the club.
The 21-year-old left-back will certainly be attracted to the idea of joining one of the biggest clubs in the world. Liverpool are poised to win the Premier League title this season, and that makes them a more attractive destination for players.
Similarly, Huijsen is one of the best young central defenders in the league, and clubs like Chelsea and Arsenal are keen on securing his signature as well. The 20-year-old has all the attributes to develop into a top-class player, and it remains to be seen whether Liverpool can convince Bournemouth to sell the player.
The Reds need to start planning for the future, especially with Virgil van Dijk in the twilight stages of his career. They have looked vulnerable defensively this season, and improving the back four should be a priority for them. Signing two of the most talented young defenders in the country would be a great start to the window for them.
€95 million is a substantial amount of money for the two players, and it will be interesting to see if the Cherries are prepared to accept the offer. Both players have proven themselves in the English top flight, and Liverpool will certainly fancy their chances of competing for trophies regularly with Liverpool.
Multiple other clubs are keen on signing Kerkez and Huijsen as well, and Liverpool are unlikely to have a clear shot at them this summer. It remains to be seen whether they can beat their arrivals and win the race for their signature.
