Liverpool have now “decided” to complete the signing of Bournemouth left-back Milos Kerkez this summer, according to an update from former scout Mick Brown.
The 21-year-old showcased his brilliance last weekend, producing a sensational cross in the Cherries’ 2-2 draw away to Tottenham, allowing Marcus Tavernier to score.
Kerkez has constantly been mentioned as a leading option for Liverpool at the end of the season, as they look to find a younger alternative to Andy Robertson.
Speaking to Football Insider, Brown claimed that the Reds have chosen the Hungarian as their left-back of choice ahead of the summer transfer window:
“They’ve decided Kerkez is the one they want. It looks like Robertson isn’t thought of as a long-term option there any more, they tend to take him off after around an hour most weeks. So they are now targeting somebody who can play 90 minutes week in week out.
“Kerkez has done very well at Bournemouth this season, and he looks like the perfect fit. He’s aggressive in and out of possession, he’s quick, not afraid to get forward, and has a good cross on him as we saw against Tottenham. For £40million, I don’t see where they go to get a better player than him for a lower price. Liverpool are prepared to meet that asking price, and I think there’s a very strong possibility that this deal gets done.
Kerkez makes complete sense for Liverpool
Kerkez’s aforementioned assist against Spurs showed exactly why he would be such a strong addition for Liverpool this summer, with his cross to Tavernier not only inch-perfect, but also his pace on show marauding into the opposition half.
Robertson has been a wonderful servant for the Reds – possibly even the greatest left-back in the club’s history – but he is now 31 years of age and not quite the player he used to be at his peak.
That doesn’t mean the Scot can’t continue at Liverpool as a good squad player, with Kostas Tsimikas the man to move on instead, but Kerkez is now the superior footballer and the Premier League leaders must do all they can to snap him up, having been described as “unique” by Mat Ryan.
