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Liverpool set to win race to sign Milos Kerkez

Newly-crowned Premier League champions Liverpool are reportedly set to win the race to sign 21-year-old Hungarian international Milos Kerkez from Bournemouth this summer.

According to a report by TEAMtalk, Milos Kerkez is the subject of interest from Liverpool. Other European bigwigs are also keen on signing the Bournemouth left-back in the summer transfer window. However, the Reds have taken an unassailable lead in the race, with the newly-crowned Premier League champions expected to land the £45 million-rated full-back.

Milos Kerkez and his rapid rise at Bournemouth

Milos Kerkez has gone from strength to strength since joining Bournemouth from AZ Alkmaar in July 2023. The Serbia-born defender has been a mainstay at the back for the Premier League club in the last two seasons, with his productivity improving with each passing month.

The 21-year-old has chipped in with two goals and six assists in 34 Premier League appearances this season, playing every top-flight game thus far for Bournemouth. In addition, the young full-back has grown in stature in international football, turning out 23 times for Hungary.

Meanwhile, Kerkez’s exploits for his club and country have not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several high-profile clubs across Europe. A move across the Premier League might be on the cards for the Hungarian international, with Liverpool among the prospective suitors vying for his signature heading into the summer transfer window.

Move across the Premier League on the cards?

Liverpool’s interest in Milos Kerkez is understandable. The Reds are combing the market for a left-back heading into the summer transfer window due to Andrew Robertson’s inconsistent performances this season. While the Scottish international has been a dependable performer since joining Liverpool several years ago, he has blown hot and cold in the last 12 months.

So, Liverpool can do with a new first-choice left-back in the summer transfer window, with Kerkez emerging as a left-back. While other European bigwigs have also shown interest in the young full-back, Liverpool will win the battle for his signature. In addition, they should have the funds to afford Bournemouth’s asking price of £45 million.

With Liverpool expected to land the £45 million-rated Bournemouth mainstay, the Cherries should start planning for life after the 21-year-old Hungarian international. Recent reports have claimed that the Cherries have intensified their efforts to replace Kerkez.

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