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Kerkez shone in every one of the 38 league games he played, contributing two goals and a handful of assists under the guidance of manager Andoni Iraola.

As speculation bubbles over his next move, Kerkez has fuelled talks of a summer switch to Anfield, where Arne Slot is eager to bolster his squad for another title-challenging campaign.

After a suggestive message to his Cherries family on Instagram thanking them and hinting at upcoming changes, he acknowledged the buzz surrounding his future.

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Speaking to MLSZ TV, Kerkez couldn't hide his flattery over the links to big clubs: "Of course, something always leaks into the news.

At the same time, I think it's normal that if you play well and the team does well, then you get into the news and end up on the front page, and everyone talks about you.

"I see this as fuel that drives me forward.

All this doesn't break me, but it doesn't 'boost' my ego either, but it teaches me humility and motivates me."

Kerkez has opened up about his close bond with Liverpool's midfield dynamo Dominik Szoboszlai, revealing the pair chat almost daily since their time together in the Hungary squad

Kerkez recounted how their friendship blossomed on national duty.

"We met when I first joined the national team and we spoke German because I didn't dare to speak Hungarian yet.

When you call him, he answers and doesn't put his mobile on silent."

Meanwhile, Liverpool has shored up their defence this summer, recently acquiring the services of right-back Jeremie Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen, and they're reportedly setting their sights on snagging Florian Wirtz from the same Bundesliga outfit.