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Premier League champions pushing to complete £45m deal

Justin Kluivert has provided an update on Milos Kerkez’s future amid links to Liverpool

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Tashan Deniran-Alleyne1 minute ago

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Justin Kluivert has said that he expects Bournemouth teammate Milos Kerkez to join Liverpool this summer.

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The Hungary international was one of many standout performers for the Cherries last season, scoring twice and weighing in with five assists in 38 Premier League appearances.

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Such form has seen Kerkez tipped for a move to Anfield where he is seen as the long-term replacement for Andy Robertson.

Discussions are rumoured to be underway with Bournemouth for the left-back over a possible deal worth £45m and it would appear a replacement has already been lined up Rennes captain Adrien Truffert.

Meanwhile, Kluivert was quizzed about Kerkez's future following an 8-0 win for the Netherlands over Malta in a World Cup qualifier on Tuesday night and expects the transfer to be completed sooner rather than later.

Speaking to VoetbalPrimeur, Kluivert said: "He'll probably go there.

I hope so for him.

"He hasn't really said goodbye yet, but I hope he'll make it happen there."

It has already been a busy summer for the reigning Premier League champions having signed Jeremie Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen as a replacement for Trent Alexander-Arnold.

In addition, recent reports suggest they are closing in on an agreement with Leverkusen for what would be a club-record transfer for talented attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz.

If the Reds can get a deal for Kerkez over the line then Arne Slot’s side will be in a great position to defend their Premier League title crown next season and also mount a serious challenge in the Champions League as well as the domestic cup competitions.

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