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“Premier League Giants Liverpool and Manchester United Eye New Left-Back Signings”

Both Liverpool and Manchester United are seeking to strengthen their left-back positions this year, with Liverpool struggling due to Andy Robertson’s poor form and Manchester United dealing with Luke Shaw’s fitness issues.

Arne Slot at Liverpool and Ruben Amorim at Manchester United are both focused on resolving this issue.

While Robertson’s struggles have hurt Liverpool, Manchester United has had to rely on Diogo Dalot, a natural right-back, in the left-back role.

Milos Kerkez, a Bournemouth left-back, has emerged as a target for both clubs, as well as for Manchester City.

iNews reports that Kerkez prefers a move to Liverpool over Manchester United.

The report states that all three Premier League clubs have contacted the player’s representatives, but Kerkez is keen on playing for the Premier League leaders.

Liverpool’s director of football, Richard Hughes, who previously worked at Bournemouth and brought Kerkez to England, is a factor in the player’s preference for a move to Anfield.

This connection gives Liverpool an advantage over Manchester United and Manchester City in the race to sign the talented left-back.

Bournemouth are not open to negotiations this month, meaning interested clubs will have to wait until the summer transfer window to make a move.

Kerkez is valued at approximately £50 million by Bournemouth, and it remains to be seen if the interested clubs are willing to meet that asking price.

Milos Kerkez would be a perfect fit for Liverpool

The Hungarian defender excels both defensively and offensively, making him well-suited to Liverpool’s attacking style.

He could be the left-back equivalent of Trent Alexander-Arnold, contributing to offensive moves while also strengthening the defense.

Kerkez’s forward runs and attacking contributions would be highly valued by Liverpool fans.

With Robertson and Kostas Tsimikas’ poor performances this season, it’s clear that Liverpool needs a new left-back.

Additionally, Liverpool has been linked with Wolves’ Rayan Ait-Nouri, another left-back who has impressed the club’s management.

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.