According to Anfield Watch, Liverpool have identified Bournemouth defender Milos Kerkez as a top target. The former club have even initiated talks with the youngster to discuss a possible move to Anfield in the upcoming transfer windows.
The rising case of Milos Kerkez
Milos Kerkez represented the likes of Gyor, AC Milan and AZ before arriving at Bournemouth in the summer of 2023. Since then, he has been climbing up the ladders pretty well and his impressive performances have attracted interest from multiple clubs.
Kerkez has been featured in 11 games so far and has had two assists in his 2024-25 campaign so far. He is averaging 0.8 tackles, 0.8 interceptions, and 2.1 dribbles per game (stats via whoscored).
The Hungarian plays as a left-back but can also operate in the midfield. He is known for his sheer pace, fluidity, crosses, and attacking instincts. In the defensive section, his strong physicality and long reach surely help him to do well.
A replacement for Andrew Robertson?
Andrew Robertson is in the twilight of his career and he needs to be replaced adequately by Liverpool in the coming months. Hence, their interest in Milos Kerkez makes sense as the youngster can play that role effectively in the long run.
Kerkez has shown promising signs and is bound to improve with more experience. He has all the qualities and temperament to do well for the Reds. His style of play should be accepted well by Arne Slot.
Notably, Liverpool have secured permission from Bournemouth to talk with the 21-year-old. The player should be feeling excited by the new opportunity and must be ready to accept it. While this is a big move from the Reds, they must be aware of the presence of interest from the likes of Manchester United and Arsenal in the youngster.
