Liverpool are closing in on their second main signing of the summer season with a deal for Bournemouth left-back Milos Kerkez nearing completion. The 21-year-old has emerged because the membership’s high defensive goal following two standout seasons on the south coast.
The switch is reportedly value £45 million, and Kerkez’s father, Sebastijan, has confirmed that the transfer is basically full. Private phrases have already been agreed, and solely minor particulars stay earlier than the switch is finalised.
Kerkez has attracted curiosity from juventus, Manchester United and Chelsea, however his camp has made it clear that Liverpool is the one membership they’re prepared to barter with. His father emphasised their loyalty to Liverpool’s new sporting director Richard Hughes, who beforehand introduced the participant to Bournemouth.
In the meantime, Kerkez’s impending arrival might spell the top of Andy Robertson’s time at Anfield. Atletico Madrid are eager on the Scottish defender and have already initiated talks with Liverpool over a possible switch.
This transfer would observe Liverpool’s earlier success in securing a £116 million deal for Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen, displaying Arne Slot’s intent to reshape the squad early in his tenure.
Strengthening each midfield and defence is clearly a precedence for the Premier League champions as they put together for the brand new marketing campaign.
