Liverpool is keen to secure the services of Milos Kerkez this summer, but its plans have hit a snag with Manchester City also expressing interest in the Premier League star.

This isn't the first time that the Reds have found themselves competing with City for a player.

Kerkez's price tag shouldn't be the main hurdle, as Bournemouth is reportedly asking for around £45 million ($60.3 million) for the Hungarian international.



He could follow Dean Huijsen out of the Vitality Stadium this summer, with the center-back having agreed a switch to Real Madrid.

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The primary concern might be the interest from City.

As per The i Paper, City is prepared to make a move for a specialist left-back after utilising various players in that position this season, and Kerkez is said to be high on the Manchester club's list.

Liverpool may have a slight edge due to Hughes, the club's sporting director, who brought Kerkez to Bournemouth from AZ during his own tenure on the south coast.

Wirtz's alleged preference to remain in Germany could be a boon for Bayern.

Kerkez will get an opportunity to demonstrate his skills to City when he and his Bournemouth colleagues visit the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday

City is seeking redemption after its FA Cup final defeat to Crystal Palace, while Bournemouth must secure a victory to maintain its faint hopes of qualifying for Europe.

Bournemouth will be missing Alex Scott for the match following the midfielder's jaw surgery, while Luis Sinisterra, Enes Unal, Ryan Christie and Dango Ouattara are also ruled out
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