Liverpool have emerged as frontrunners in the race to sign Bournemouth's promising left-back Milos Kerkez, with Manchester United and Manchester City falling behind in pursuit of the Hungarian defender.
Multiple top Premier League clubs have expressed interest in Kerkez following his impressive debut season in English football. While Liverpool, United, and City have all engaged in preliminary discussions with the player's representatives, sources indicate that Kerkez is favoring a move to Anfield.
A key factor in Kerkez's preference for Liverpool appears to be his connection with Richard Hughes, Liverpool's director of football. Hughes, who was instrumental in bringing Kerkez to Bournemouth during his previous role with the south coast club, maintains a strong influence in potentially orchestrating this high-profile transfer.
Despite the growing interest from these Premier League giants, Bournemouth have taken a firm stance on retaining their valued defender, at least for the immediate future. The Cherries have already secured Julio Soler from Lanus as a potential replacement, but they remain adamant about keeping Kerkez in their ranks during the January transfer window.
While Bournemouth faces no financial pressure to sell, industry sources suggest they might consider offers in the vicinity of £50 million ($61m). However, no formal bids have been submitted thus far, suggesting that any potential deal might have to wait until the summer transfer window.
Meanwhile, Manchester United, under Ruben Amorim's guidance, continues their search for left-back reinforcements. While Kerkez remains on their radar, they are also considering other options, including Paris Saint-Germain's Nuno Mendes and Wolves' Rayan Ait-Nouri as potential alternatives.
