According to journalist Ben Jacobs, Liverpool is on the verge of finalizing a deal to sign Milos Kerquez, with negotiations in place ahead of a potential agreement next week.
The highly rated Hungarian left-back, playing for AFC Bournemouth, has been on Liverpool’s radar for a while as the club is looking to bolster its defensive options ahead of the 2025/26 season.
Liverpool and Bournemouth have reached an oral agreement on relocation fees, which are believed to be in the £40 million region.
Liverpool is close to completing Milos Kerquez’s deal
Now, the transaction is progressing smoothly, with few contractual details and performance-related clauses left to leave the iron before the formal paperwork is completed.
Both clubs are confident that the transfer will be signed and sealed within the next few days.
Kerkez, 21, joined Bournemouth from Az Alkmaar in 2023 and was impressed with his energy and offensive intentions in the Premier League.
While being a defender, his third run of offense shows that he is equally impressive on both ends of the pitch.
His performance was unnoticed, and Liverpool identified him as the ideal candidate to provide Andy Robertson’s long-term competition and cover.
Kerkez fits Liverpool’s recent transfer model. This is a young, high-up player who can develop into a regular in the first team.
Kerkez is perfect for Arne Slot soccer
His Premier League experience is also a major asset, allowing him to quickly settle for the demands of top-level British football.
If everything goes to plan, Liverpool can officially announce Kerquez’s signature next week.
Along with Jeremie Frimpong and Florian Wirtz, he is set to be the club’s third signing in the busy summer transfer window.
One left back was able to arrive at the club, while the other was able to leave another left back as Nottingham Forest strengthened his interest in signing Kostas Tsimikas from Premier League champions this summer.
Luis Diaz is another performance linked to the move from Anfield, where Barcelona leads the race for his signature.
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