Liverpool ‘likely’ to make bid for Bournemouth star in 2025; Sources reveal the chances of a blockbuster transfer

Liverpool are interested in signing a new left-back and have identified Bournemouth star Milos Kerkez as a key target, sources have confirmed to TEAMtalk.

The Reds have made a great start to the season and are currently second in the Premier League table, just one point behind leaders Manchester City.

Arne Slot still wants reinforcements in several areas and wants more competition for Andy Robertson at left-back, who is currently 30 years old.

The Scottish international’s form has declined in recent months and he was recently exposed by Bukayo Saka in Liverpool’s 2-2 draw with Arsenal.

Sources revealed this to TEAMtalk Liverpool they see Kerkez as a potential long-term successor to Robertson. They have been following him for months and have already carried out a detailed assessment of the Bournemouth star.

Kerkeza he is seen as a player who has the potential to play at the top of the competition, and his experience in the Premier League as a 20-year-old makes him a prime candidate for Liverpool.

Bournemouth managed to contain their interest in Kerkez in the summer, but TEAMtalk sources say it was a surprise that he didn’t make a big move this window.

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TEAMtalk understands that Bournemouth expects this to be Kerkez’s final season at the club. They expect offers for him next summer and potentially in January.

Liverpool are a huge fan of Kerkez and are one of the clubs “likely” to make an offer, with sources saying they are in a “good position” to sign the defender.

TEAMtalk’s sources also say that Kerkez is “ready” to join a top team like Liverpool, with his agents keen to secure a move for him within the next two transfer windows.

Manchester United are also a team to watch in the race for Kerkez as they look to bring in a new left-back to replace the injury-plagued duo of Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia.

The Red Devils inquired about Kerkez’s transfer last summer, but Bournemouth stuck with a price tag of £40 million, so they ultimately cooled their interest.

Kerkez is widely regarded as one of the most promising young full-backs in the Premier League and will have a number of top clubs to choose from if he continues his current career.

Liverpool transfer rumors: Trent’s uncertainty hangs / The hunt for a winger continues

However, Liverpool’s management is currently fully focused on tying Trent Alexander-Arnold to a new contract. The right-back’s current contract expires at the end of the season and Real Madrid insists on signing him on a free transfer.

Alexander-Arnold will be able to enter into pre-contract talks with foreign clubs from the start of January, which has led to speculation he could agree a deal with Madrid mid-season.

Recent reports suggest that the England representative is…he has rejected multiple contract offers from Liverpool and that he “intends” to leave the club and join the LaLiga giants.

However, sources have consistently told TEAMtalk that Liverpool are confident of tying Alexander-Arnold to a new contract before January.

Meanwhile, Liverpool are scouring the market for potential replacements for Mo Salah, who, like Alexander-Arnold, is out of contract at the end of the season.

As previously revealed, Takefusa Kubo from Real Sociedad, Leroy Sane from Bayern Munich and Karim Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund all are on Liverpool’s shortlist.

Bryan Mbeumo has also been heavily linked with a move to Anfield, but reports suggest Liverpool could face competition from Arsenal for his signature.

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