According to a report by TEAMtalk, Liverpool have already agreed personal terms with Milos Kerkez, but they need to sort out an agreement with Bournemouth now.
The player is valued at €50 million, and Liverpool are willing to pay up for him. However, they want to include bonuses as a part of the deal. Meanwhile, the Cherries want the payment up front. It remains to be seen whether the two clubs can iron out an agreement in the coming weeks.
It is no secret that Liverpool need a quality left-back next season and rightly have their sights set on Kerkez. Andy Robertson has been quite underwhelming this season, and he needs to be replaced. The Scot has been an exceptional servant for Liverpool over the years, but he is clearly on the decline.
Liverpool need a younger alternative, and Kerkez would be an excellent acquisition. The Reds are closing in on the capture of Jeremie Frimpong as a replacement for Trent Alexander-Arnold, and it seems that they will replace their dynamic full-back duo this summer. Kerkez has proven himself in the Premier League, and he has the ability to play for the biggest clubs in the country.
He could prove to be an exceptional long-term acquisition for Liverpool. The Hungarian international will want to fight for major trophies and compete in the UEFA Champions League. Joining the Premier League champions could be the ideal move for him at this stage of his career.
Meanwhile, Bournemouth have already agreed to sell Dean Huijsen to Real Madrid, and it remains to be seen whether they can finalise the exit of Kerkez in the coming weeks. Both players have been integral to their success this season, and losing them together in one window will be a devastating blow for them.
It is fair to assume that the Premier League club will not want to let him leave for cheap. Liverpool will have to find a way to agree to their terms to get the move across the line. The €50 million price might seem expensive right now, but the player has the potential to justify the investment in the long run. He is only 21, and he could sort out the left-back spot for Liverpool for the foreseeable future.
