Milos Kerkez is a player to watch in the summer transfer window, with his impressive performances at Bournemouth this season likely to attract significant interest. Bournemouth, led by Andoni Iraola, managed to keep Kerkez last summer despite multiple clubs showing interest, but sources close to the player suggest that this year’s situation will be different.
Liverpool’s Long-Term Interest in Kerkez
Liverpool has had their eye on Kerkez since 2024, and their interest remains strong heading into the summer of 2025. Kerkez signed with a new agency, Fali Ramadani’s Lian Sports, in January, signaling his potential desire for a new career chapter. Ramadani is also the agent behind Federico Chiesa’s move to Liverpool last summer and has solid connections with top clubs, including Anfield.
Bournemouth paid around £15m to sign Kerkez in 2023, and now, sources believe the Hungarian left-back could be available for a fee of €40-45 million. Liverpool’s director, Richard Hughes, has good relationships with both Bournemouth and Kerkez, which could be crucial in securing the deal.
Arne Slot Approves the Move
Though no deal has been agreed yet, Arne Slot has given his approval for Liverpool to pursue Kerkez in the summer. The Reds are looking to sign a new left-back alongside a center-back, and Kerkez is one of three main targets on their shortlist. Liverpool’s interest is serious and genuine, with the player himself reportedly attracted to the idea of playing in the Champions League.
Kerkez’s Impressive Stats for Bournemouth in 2024-25:
- Appearances: 28
- Starts: 28
- Minutes: 2,450
- Goals: 2
- Assists: 5
- Tackles per game: 1.4
- Interceptions per game: 1.2
- Key passes per game: 0.9
Other Clubs’ Interest
While Manchester United showed interest in Kerkez in January, they were unable to convince Bournemouth to sell, ultimately moving forward with the signing of Patrick Dorgu. With Man United out of the race, Chelsea and Atletico Madrid have both scouted Kerkez multiple times this season.
However, Liverpool remains a strong contender in the race for the left-back, and the situation is expected to heat up in the coming weeks as the summer transfer window approaches.
