Liverpool agree £40m deal for Bournemouth star Milos Kerkez, medical set for next week
Liverpool have taken another decisive step in shaping their squad for the new season, having reportedly agreed a deal worth around £40 million for Bournemouth’s highly-rated full-back Milos Kerkez. According to The Athletic, the Hungarian international is set to undergo a medical on Merseyside in the coming days, with a five-year contract awaiting his signature.
The 21-year-old emerged as a primary target for Liverpool’s recruitment team early in the window, identified as a potential long-term successor to Andy Robertson. While the Scotland captain remains a fan favourite and a relentless engine down the left flank, recent links to Atletico Madrid have intensified speculation about a gradual changing of the guard.
In Kerkez, Liverpool are securing not just a backup, but a player who could grow into the role with the guidance and high standards set by Robertson himself. His energy and dynamism will add a new dimention to Arne Slot’s backline.
Kerkez arrives at Anfield after an impressive debut Premier League campaign under Andoni Iraola at Bournemouth. Having signed for the Cherries from AZ Alkmaar last summer, the Hungarian featured in every single league game , a testament to his durability, consistency, and maturity far beyond his years. He chipped in with six goals and two assists, numbers that show promise for a full-back still developing his offensive output.
The timing of the deal is another marker of Liverpool’s new transfer efficiency. With Micheal Edwards and Richard Hughes now firmly embedded in the club’s operations and Arne Slot seeking to put his stamp on the squad swiftly, the Reds are not waiting for late-summer drama. The early signings of Jeremie Frimpong, seen as Trent Alexander-Arnold’s heir on the right, and now Kerkez, reflect a proactive approach.
Even more impressively, the deal for Bayer Leverkusen’s Florian Wirtz is edging closer to completion. The German star, widely regarded as one of Europe’s most gifted attacking midfielders, flew into the UK this week to wrap up the formalities on a deal that could rise to £116 million. Once that blockbuster transfer is sealed, attention will turn to the centre of defence, with Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi high on the Reds’ radar.
The acquisition of Kerkez is exactly the kind of move that top clubs make when they’re thinking three years ahead, not three weeks. He’s young, fearless, and already proven in England. For Liverpool, who are wisely avoiding the mistake of standing still after a title-winning season, this transfer shows they’re building a squad that can evolve without losing its identity. The scary part for rivals?- The Reds might be far from done this summer. This window could be one for the generations.
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