Liverpool, Manchester City and Real Madrid reportedly find out when summer transfer target Milos Kerkez will make a final decision on his future at Bournemouth.
Liverpool, Manchester City and Real Madrid have reportedly found out when summer transfer target Milos Kerkez will make a final decision on his future at Bournemouth.
The 21-year-old left-back has been a standout performer for a Cherries side who currently sit eighth in the Premier League table are still in contention to qualify for Europe for the first time in their history.
Kerkez has made a total of 69 appearances for Bournemouth across all competitions since joining from AZ Alkmaar for a reported £15.5m in 2023, chipping in with two goals and six assists in 33 Premier League games this season.
Although Kerkez is under contract at the Vitality Stadium until June 2028, the Hungary international is allegedly expected to leave Andoni Iraola’s side this summer.
Last month, Kerkez hinted at a summer departure as he made it clear that he dreams to “play at the highest level” and win trophies for “the best teams”.
According to Sky Sports News, Kerkez is expected to make a decision on his future at the end of the season, and he would like to remain an important first-team player, even if he completes a transfer to a bigger club.
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Liverpool, Man City, Real Madrid battling for Kerkez’s signature
Liverpool are one club who have been heavily linked with a move for Kerkez and their sporting director Richard Hughes was the man who brought the Hungarian to Bournemouth during his time with the South Coast club.
The Reds are believed to be prioritising the addition of a new left-back this summer, raising concerns over the long-term futures of both Andrew Robertson and Kostas Tsimikas.
Man City have also been credited with an interest in Kerkez as Pep Guardiola’s side are expected to strengthen in the full-back department, with Juventus’ Andrea Cambiaso another name believed to be high on their list of targets.
Josko Gvardiol began the season at left-back, but the emergence of midfield academy graduate Nico O’Reilly in a makeshift defensive role has seen Guardiola move Gvardiol into central defence.
Meanwhile, Real Madrid are another side who are said to be interested in signing Kerkez as they seek to recruit competition for injury-prone Ferland Mendy and Fran Garcia.
All three clubs have also been credited with an interest in Kerkez’s Bournemouth teammate Dean Huijsen who has a £50m release clause, although Chelsea are allegedly leading he race for his signature.
