Milos Kerkez's potential transfer to Liverpool has become a hot topic, with the player's family seemingly confirming the move. Recent reports indicate that his father, Sebastijan, who also acts as his agent, has stated that the deal is essentially "done." This comes amidst a flurry of news surrounding Liverpool's transfer activity, with other players like Florian Wirtz also potentially joining the Reds.
According to Sebastijan Kerkez, speaking on Super Indirektno, Liverpool is the only club they are considering. He emphasized that they are not entertaining offers from other clubs and that personal terms have already been agreed upon. He stated that they are just working out some final details. He also credited Liverpool's sporting director, Richard Hughes, as a significant influence in Kerkez's decision, stating that they trust Hughes' judgment implicitly.
Adding to the speculation, Kerkez himself seemingly acknowledged the transfer by greeting Liverpool fans during a live stream with a Serbia-based Liverpool supporters group. He was also seen holding a Liverpool supporter group flag. His brother, Marko, further fueled the rumors by sharing a post on Instagram, hinting that the move was imminent.
Reports suggest that Liverpool and Bournemouth are in advanced talks, with the transfer fee expected to be between £40-45 million. Negotiations are reportedly focused on the structure of the payment. Several sources indicate that the deal could be finalized this week, with Kerkez expected to sign a five-year contract. To prepare for Kerkez's departure, Bournemouth has already secured a replacement, signing Adrien Truffert from Rennes.
The potential arrival of Kerkez has also sparked discussions about the future of current Liverpool left-back Andy Robertson. While Robertson recently had talks with Liverpool about his future, he expressed uncertainty about his position. Atletico Madrid are reportedly interested in the Scottish international, and have allegedly already received a "yes" from the player. Some reports suggest that Atletico Madrid is considering Lucas Digne as an alternative if Robertson stays at Liverpool. If Robertson departs, Kostas Tsimikas is likely to remain as a backup option.
Milos Kerkez, a 21-year-old Hungarian international, currently plays for Bournemouth. He is a versatile player, capable of playing as a left-back or left wing-back. He has also represented Hungary at various youth levels and has earned caps for the senior national team. He began his youth career at Rapid Wien before moving to clubs in Hungary and later joining AC Milan. He then moved to AZ Alkmaar before landing at Bournemouth in 2023.
Liverpool has already signed Jeremie Frimpong and are closing in on Florian Wirtz. Frimpong is expected to replace Trent Alexander-Arnold, who has joined Real Madrid. The addition of Kerkez would further strengthen Liverpool's squad as new manager Arne Slot aims to refresh the team.