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Liverpool are on the brink of securing a £45 million deal for Milos Kerkez, as their active summer transfer window continues.

As such, Liverpool are poised to finalise a deal for Bournemouth's standout performer Kerkez.

Whether Kerkez is being brought in to challenge Robertson or replace him outright remains uncertain, especially given Atletico Madrid's growing interest in the Scottish skipper.

Liverpool evidently view Kerkez as a future asset, with iNews reporting that he will be offered a five-year contract.

Negotiations have been underway for three weeks, led by Liverpool's sporting director Richard Hughes.

A wave of optimism is sweeping through Anfield as Liverpool close in on a £45million deal for Bournemouth's Kerkez, with the Cherries having already snapped up Adrien Truffert as his replacement.

The transfer hinge now swings on deciding which shirt number the Hungarian talent will sport at Liverpool.

Kerkez is accustomed to wearing No.3, but that's currently Wataru Endo's number – though Endo’s own future at the club hangs in balance as he has seen limited action under Klopp, potentially freeing up the No.3 or even the vacant No.6 shirt.

Scottish left-back Andy Robertson, meanwhile, has openly welcomed the competition, expressing his readiness to maintain his high standards amid rumours of Kerkez’s impending arrival.

I'm not getting any younger, I can't change my age."

Robertson also emphasised his focus on personal performance over competition: "But I still believe I've got a lot to give and that's what I focus on.

I focus on myself - you can't focus on other people or who you're competing with.