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He has opened up on the signing process, with Richard Hughes and Arne Slot both playing a part.

After a quiet first summer, Hughes has really started to earn his money as sporting director.

His fingerprints are undoubtedly on the Kerkez deal.



He was responsible for bringing the Hungarian to Bournemouth two seasons ago.

And Kerkez has confirmed that Hughes was a big part of the process again.

Meanwhile, Slot also played an active role:

“As everyone knows, [Richard Hughes] brought me to Bournemouth and was [a] big part why I came to Bournemouth," said Kerkez.

It was always Liverpool."

It's interesting to hear Hughes being heralded as a "big part" of why Kerkez chose Bournemouth two years ago.

Barry Hunter, Julian Ward, Michael Edwards, Richard Hughes and David Woodfine pose for a photograph with the Premier League trophy, as Liverpool are crowned the Champions of the Premier League for the 2024/25 Season