Liverpool are getting closer to finalising a move for Bournemouth defender Milos Kerkez, talkSPORT understands.

The Premier League champions are willing to pay up to £40million for left-back Kerkez, who has already given the green light to moving to Anfield.

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Kerkez could be on the move to Anfield this summer in a £40million dealCredit: Getty

The 21-year-old has established himself as one of the Premier League's top left-backs since making the move to the Vitality Stadium in 2023.

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Kerkez featured in each of the Cherries' 38 top-flight outings during the 2024/25 season to help the south coast outfit to a ninth-placed finish.

He chipped in with an impressive two goals and five assists - the joint-fifth most goal contributions of any defender in the division.

His impressive form led to Real Madrid to send scouts to watch him in Bournemouth's 2-1 win at Arsenal last month.

But Liverpool are looking to steal a march on potential suitors by making the first official move for the Hungary international.

The Reds are on the lookout for a new left-back to provide competition for Scottish star Andy Robertson.

Kerkez is seen as a long-term replacement for Robertson, who has just 12 months left on his contract in Merseyside.

It is expected to be a busy summer at Anfield, with Arne Slot's side already snapping up Jeremie Frimpong as Trent Alexander-Arnold's replacement.

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The Dutchman has joined Liverpool from Bayer Leverkusen after the Premier League champions activated his £29.5m release clause.

And Liverpool are also desperate to sign Frimpong's ex-Leverkusen teammate Florian Wirtz, with personal terms between the two parties already agreed.

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Liverpool are already making moves as they look to get their summer business done earlyCredit: Getty

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Only Justin Kluivert registered more assists [six] for Bournemouth than Kerkez did in the Premier League 24/25 season

Liverpool are still in the market for a new left winger - especially if Luis Diaz links up in Saudi Arabia or joins Barcelona.

talkSPORT correspondent Ben Jacobs has declared how the Reds could reignite their interest in Newcastle's Anthony Gordon should they part ways with the Colombian forward.

Speaking on the Weekend Sports Breakfast show, Jacobs said: "The advantage for Liverpool is that they've got loads of money to spend.

"So if Diaz goes, I would expect a big replacement, we know they like Anthony Gordon for example.

Diaz to Al Nassr is a concrete possibility."

Before adding: "Al Nassr want Luis Diaz, he's their top target, they believe €80m [£71.6m] will be good enough.

"And I do think at that number, Liverpool might be tempted to sell, so that's one to watch.

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Diaz could be on his way out of Merseyside with Al Nassr and Barcelona keenCredit: AFP

"But Barcelona and Diaz as well, so he's going to have a big choice to make if Barcelona can find a way to fund it.

"But obviously Liverpool would prefer, if they're going to sell, to sell to Al Nassr."

In terms of outgoings, Liverpool have sold goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher in an £18m deal.

The Bees identified the Irishman to replace Mark Flekken, who left in an £11m switch to Leverkusen.


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