Liverpool are making strides in their pursuit of Bournemouth’s rising star Milos Kerkez, with negotiations progressing over both a transfer fee and personal terms for the 21-year-old left-back, reports Fabrizio Romano.🚨 Understand Liverpool have contacted Bournemouth for Milos Kerkez deal with talks now advancing!Liverpool are also completing the agreement on personal terms with Kerkez, keen on the move.Negotiations underway between clubs on transfer fee. pic.twitter.com/RXonkKteo5— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 19, 2025 Should the deal go through, Kerkez would follow Jeremie Frimpong — expected to join from Bayer Leverkusen — as Liverpool’s second summer signing under new manager Arne Slot. The Reds plan to trigger Frimpong’s 29.5 millions release clause to strengthen their right flank, possibly reshaping the role of Trent Alexander-Arnold.Bournemouth are said to value Kerkez at around 45 millions, per The Times, which could push Liverpool’s total spend on full-backs to nearly 75 millions. Despite being under contract until 2027, Kerkez’s strong performances over the last two seasons have drawn attention from top clubs, including Manchester United — competition Liverpool will hope to fend off.Liverpool has found a replacement for Trent – and what a replacement it isThe Hungarian international, who started at AC Milan and later moved to AZ Alkmaar, has notched two goals and six assists this season. Interestingly, Liverpool’s new sporting director Richard Hughes was involved in bringing Kerkez to Bournemouth during his time there — a connection that could help smooth the deal.ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE – MATCHDAY 37Friday Aston Villa – Tottenham 2-0 (0-0)/Konsa 59, Kamara 73/Chelsea – Manchester United 1-0 (0-0)/Cucurella 71/Sunday Everton – Southampton 2-0 (2-0)/Ndiaye 6, 45+2/West Ham – Nottingham Forest 1-2 (0-1)/Bowen 86 – Gibbs-White 11, Milenkovic 61/Brentford – Fulham 2-3 (2-1)/Mbeumo 22, Wissa 43 – Jimenez 16, Cairney 68, Wilson 70/Leicester – Ipswich 2-0 (1-0)/Vardy 28, McAteer 69/Arsenal – Newcastle 1-0 (0-0)/Rice 55/Monday 22.00: (2.75) Brighton (3.50) Liverpool (2.50)Tuesday22.00: (2.30) Crystal Palace (3.35) Wolverhampton (3.15)22.00: (1.55) Man.City (4.20) Bournemouth (5.90)***odds are subject to change***
