2 weeks Ago By Phil Thomas
LIVERPOOL believe they have won the battle to sign £50million left-back Milos Kerkez. The Bournemouth defender is one of Europe’s most wanted men after a sparkling season. 3 Liverpool are hot on the heels of Bournemouth ace Milos Kerkez Credit: GETTY 3 The Reds believe they've nailed down a move for the 21-year-old defender Credit: AFP Manchester United are also keen on the 21-year-old.
But a move to Arne Slot ’s champions-elect is all but nailed down. Kerkez is under contract until 2028, although Bournemouth will do business if the price is right . He is said to favour Anfield, where he would link up with fellow Hungarian and international team-mate Dominik Szoboszlai READ MORE SPORTS NEWS OH MY DAZ DAZN presenter labelled 'new Diletta' stuns in leather boots and see-through top The two were on Nations League duty together last week.
And Szoboszlai would not have wasted the chance to convince him that Merseyside was the best option. Kerkez cost just £14m from AZ two years ago and has been one of the stand-out performers in leading Bournemouth towards their highest-ever Premier League finish. His move raises doubts over Andy Robertson’s long-term Reds future .
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The Reds will be back in action on Wednesday, hosting bitter rivals Everton at Anfield..
