Sporting director ‘confirms’ Liverpool’s interest in Premier League star

Liverpool’s reported interest in signing Bournemouth’s left-back Milos Kerkez has allegedly been confirmed by Hungarian sporting director Istvan Salloi, based on a conversation with current Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai.

This season, the Reds have rotated between Andy Robertson and Kostas Tsimikas, but concerns about the long-term fitness of both, combined with Robertson’s declining form, have led to rumors linking Liverpool with potential replacements, including the 21-year-old Kerkez.

Other top clubs, such as Chelsea, Manchester United, and Real Madrid, have also been mentioned as potential suitors for Kerkez by various sources.

According to Istvan Salloi, the sporting director of Hungarian club Zalaegerszegi, Liverpool is genuinely interested in signing Kerkez, with Szoboszlai, his fellow countryman, confirming the Reds’ interest to him directly.

“[Kerkez] is in very good shape,” Salloi told Teljes Terjedelem (quotes via Liverpool Echo). “[His signing] is absolutely on the table at Liverpool, the sporting director [Richard Hughes] who took him to England is now at Liverpool.

“We also spoke with Dominik Szoboszlai about this, and he also knows that he is in the picture and that their interest [in Kerkez] is real.”

Kerkez, whose contract runs until 2028, joined Bournemouth for £15m in 2023. However, he is expected to demand at least three times that amount if he departs the club next summer. Prior to his move to the south coast, Kerkez was linked with a transfer to West Ham United after impressing with Dutch team AZ Alkmaar.

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Liverpool target Premier League star as future replacement for key defender

Liverpool is reportedly interested in Bournemouth left-back Milos Kerkez as they prepare to replace Andy Robertson, according to Teamtalk. The Reds have made an impressive start this season, currently sitting just one point behind league leaders Manchester City.

In the Champions League, they have won all their matches so far, signaling a promising future under new manager Arne Slot, who believes the team can compete for major titles this season. However, Slot is concerned about the futures of several players at Anfield, as Trent Alexander-Arnold, Mohamed Salah, and Virgil Van Dijk are all in the final year of their contracts.

Slot is looking to reinforce his squad in key positions, particularly at left-back, where Robertson has struggled this season, notably in the recent match against Arsenal. The report suggests that the Premier League club sees Kerkez as a long-term replacement for the 30-year-old Robertson, whose best years may be behind him.

Milos Kerkez is willing to consider a transfer to Liverpool

Bournemouth is aware that Kerkez is likely in his final season at the club and anticipates that a transfer to a larger English club will occur next year. Liverpool is expected to make a bid for the defender, seemingly leading the race for his signature.

Milos Kerkez is reportedly open to a move to Liverpool, viewing it as an ideal opportunity to advance his career. However, the Reds will face competition from Manchester United, who are also seeking cover for injury-prone players Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia.

Recent comments from Slot suggest he may no longer prefer to start Robertson, with Kostas Tsimikas taking his place in the lineup. Additionally, there is speculation that Trent Alexander-Arnold could also leave the club.