Milos Kerkez is probably the most distinguished title readily linked with a transfer to Liverpool up to now, and Bournemouth have reportedly set their worth for the left-back.
The highly-rated 21-year-old, who has three years left on his present deal, has rapidly emerged as a number one switch candidate, with Liverpool lately described as having ‘sped up’ their pursuit on account of rising curiosity.
And The Instances‘ Gary Jacob now experiences that the Cherries have “put a price ticket of £45 million” on the left-back and are solely considering a “straight money deal.”
Having doubtlessly been out there for Caoimhin Kelleher, there have been options Liverpool might look to incorporate a participant in any deal however Bournemouth would “not have an interest.”
Ben Doak had additionally been mooted as a doable candidate in any deal Liverpool might strike with Bournemouth for Antoine Semenyo, however their intent this summer season seems clear.
The Cherries aren’t able the place they want to promote this summer season however their chairman, Invoice Foley, has already defined the membership is not going to cease a participant from seizing a possibility.
“We now have loads of our gamers below long-term contracts and most shouldn’t have a launch clause,” he informed talkSPORT.
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“We by no means stand in the best way of a participant within the occasion they’ve a possibility they really feel is a greater alternative, however we’re making an attempt to verify we have now a group and an setting that draws good younger gamers.”
Kerkez’s price ticket is considerably larger than what Liverpool have paid for a full-back in current historical past, with Andy Robertson signed for less than £8 million and Kostas Tsimikas simply £11.75 million.
Richard Hughes and Co. must ask themselves if they’ll afford to be frugal, however Kerkez’s age, expertise and potential recommend he would show worth for cash.
Kerkez has already mentioned subsequent profession transfer
As per The i Paper, Liverpool have made preliminary contact with Bournemouth and reached out to the 21-year-old’s representatives forward of a possible summer season transfer.
Additionally they state that “one supply characterised Liverpool’s work on Kerkez as ‘meticulous and correct due diligence’,” which is predicted contemplating the value tag.
And Kerkez, who has over 160 senior appearances for membership and nation, lately mentioned his future amid rising hypothesis over a transfer within the coming months.
“As a child, you dream to play on the highest stage, win the trophies, be on the perfect groups,” Kerkez mentioned.
“These are the issues that my agent is on. My dad is on. It’s not one thing that they occupy me with as a result of the season continues to be going, so there’s no level to speak about something.
“After which, like I say, when somebody comes (in for you) you by no means know what’s going to occur or the place you’re going to finish up. In the summertime, we’ll see what occurs.”
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