June 20, (THEWILL) – Liverpool have agreed to sign Bournemouth left-back Milos Kerkez in a deal worth £40 million, with the 21-year-old set to travel to Merseyside for his medical examination.
The Hungary international is expected to complete his move to the English Premier League champions pending the successful completion of standard medical procedures and contract negotiations.
Kerkez’s impending arrival represents another significant addition to Arne Slot’s squad during what has become an active summer transfer window.
The versatile defender caught Liverpool’s attention through his consistent performances at the Vitality Stadium, contributing two goals and five assists across 38 EPL appearances during the previous campaign.
His attacking output from the left-back position aligned perfectly with Liverpool’s tactical requirements under Slot, who favours full-backs capable of providing width in the final third.
Sporting director Richard Hughes played a crucial role in facilitating the transfer, having previously brought Kerkez to Bournemouth from AZ Alkmaar during his tenure with the south coast club. Kerkez’s career trajectory reflects the modern pathway for young European talent, beginning at Hungarian club Gyor before a brief stint at AC Milan where first-team opportunities proved elusive.
His move to AZ Alkmaar in 2022 provided the platform for development, leading to his EPL breakthrough with Bournemouth 12 months later.
The Serbia-born defender’s rapid adaptation to English football convinced Liverpool he possessed the quality to compete at the highest level. The potential acquisition raises immediate questions about Andrew Robertson’s future at Anfield, with the Scotland captain reportedly attracting interest from Atletico Madrid.
Robertson has been a cornerstone of Liverpool’s success in recent years, but Kerkez’s expected arrival suggests the club are planning for a potential departure or increased rotation in the left-back position.
Liverpool’s summer recruitment drive continues with Kerkez joining Netherlands right-back Jeremie Frimpong, who arrived from Bayer Leverkusen to replace Trent Alexander-Arnold following his move to Real Madrid.
The Reds remain close to completing a British record £116 million deal for Leverkusen playmaker Florian Wirtz, who reportedly underwent his medical on Friday.
Liverpool’s ambition to maintain their domestic dominance while building a squad capable of competing across multiple competitions in 2025 is already in motion.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
