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Liverpool urged to make move for Chelsea defender

Glen Johnson has urged Liverpool to sign Marc Cucurella instead of Milos Kerkez this summer - as he claimed the Chelsea defender is by far and away the best left-back in the Premier League.

The Reds are expected to be in the market for a left-sided full-back this summer, with Andy Robertson struggling for form at times this campaign and Greek international Kostas Tsimikas linked with a move away from Anfield.

Bournemouth and Hungary defender Kerkez has been most frequently linked with bolstering the Reds' defensive ranks this summer.

The 23-year-old was brought to Bournemouth by then sporting director Richard Hughes in 2023, who has since left the South Coast to head up Liverpool's recruitment department at Anfield.

However, Johnson, who played for both Chelsea and Liverpool, has urged the Anfield side to make a move for the Blues' Euro 2024 winner this summer.

Speaking to WDW Bingo, Johnson said: "It’s really important that Liverpool get this signing right this summer.

"They need a player who can fit right in with the players, match their attitude and not get lost in the dressing room.

Milos Kerkez seems to be the player that has been linked the most, but I’m not sure he is the right fit.

"If I were Liverpool, I would be doing everything I could to sign Marc Cucurella, he would be my first choice Robertson replacement.

"I’m not sure if he is available, but he is by far the best left-back in the Premier League, and everyone is available for the right price.

"He has really kicked on since the Euros last year, and the best I have seen him play was against Liverpool a few weeks ago, up against the best winger in the league."

Johnson added: "He is a live wire, he seems to be buzzing about all over the pitch all game long.

He defends really well, is great on the ball, but he is also capable of popping up in the opponent’s box and contributing goals and assists.

"Cucurella is being massively overlooked by Liverpool in their search for a left-back, but I doubt Chelsea would be keen to let him go."

Former Liverpool defender Glen Johnson believes Liverpool should sig Chelsea's Marc Cucurella this summer.
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