Liverpool admires Milos Kerkez, ahead of a summer transfer window where signing a new left-back is likely to be on the agenda.

Yet despite so many factors seemingly pointing in favor of a transfer, Liverpool will know any pursuit would not be entirely straightforward.

For one thing, Manchester United has long been mentioned in connection with Kerkez as well.



Milos Kerkez and Dominik Szoboszlai of Hungary.

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And Kerkez could now be handed the chance to join another big club: Real Madrid.

However, Real Madrid's first choice in the transfer market remains Theo Hernandez — who, coincidentally enough, currently plies his trade for Milan, the place where Kerkez failed to make the breakthrough.

Hernandez is also said to be coveted by Manchester City, a move which in turn might hinge on whether Pep Guardiola can salvage Champions League football.

But should Real Madrid miss out on Hernandez for one reason or another, then Liverpool would find itself up against the Spanish champion once again
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