Liverpool has reportedly made a £40m deal with Bournemouth to bring in left-back Milos Kerkez. The 21-year-old from Hungary, who netted two goals and assisted five times in 38 Premier League matches last season, is excited about the transfer, and personal terms are not expected to be a problem.
A medical check is planned for next week, and he’s ready to sign a five-year contract. Kerkez is viewed as a long-term rival for Andy Robertson, who is seen as losing some of his edge at 31, although Robertson’s leadership is still very important.
Bournemouth has brought in Adrien Truffert to take Kerkez’s place. Liverpool is also active in the transfer market with Florian Wirtz (£116m) and Jeremie Frimpong, which brings their summer spending to over £200m.
The 21-year-old Hungarian left-back has made a great impression since he joined the Premier League. Last season, he played in 38 league games and scored two goals while providing five assists. His exciting plays on the left side and solid defense have grabbed the attention of Liverpool’s recruitment team, who view Kerkez as a long-term rival — and possible successor — to Andy Robertson.
With Robertson now at 31 years old and worries about his fitness and performance increasing, Liverpool is eager to bring in some new energy to their defense. Even though Robertson’s leadership is super important both on and off the field, having a talented young full-back like Kerkez will create healthy competition and keep things steady in a crucial position.
Kerkez is said to be excited about the chance to move to Anfield, and there shouldn’t be any problems with personal terms. A medical check is set for next week, and the defender is ready to sign a five-year deal. Meanwhile, Bournemouth has quickly moved to fill the gap by signing Adrien Truffert as Kerkez’s replacement.
