Liverpool are now turning their full attention to Bournemouth left‑back Milos Kerkez after nearly wrapping up a deal for Jeremie Frimpong, sources have told CaughtOffside.
- Talks underway: The Anfield hierarchy have already opened discussions with Bournemouth about the 20‑year‑old, who is also attracting interest from Chelsea, Manchester City, and Real Madrid.
- Price tag: Bournemouth have indicated they will sell if an offer of around £45 million arrives.
- Balancing the books: Liverpool are prepared to off‑load backup left‑back Kostas Tsimikas to fund the move, keeping the club comfortably within Financial Fair Play limits.
If completed, Kerkez would follow Frimpong as Liverpool’s second significant defensive addition of the summer.
Liverpool line up Milos Kerkez after Frimpong—full‑back overhaul gathers pace
With Trent Alexander‑Arnold set to depart and Jeremie Frimpong almost signed as his successor, Liverpool are eyeing a second major reshape in the full‑back positions. Bournemouth’s Milos Kerkez is now viewed as the long‑term heir to the soon‑to‑be‑32‑year‑old Andrew Robertson.
- Why Kerkez?
The 20‑year‑old Hungary international offers the athleticism and attacking thrust Arne Slot wants on the left, mirroring what Frimpong will bring on the right. - Competition for his signature
- Chelsea have tracked Kerkez for months and could reboot talks if Ben Chilwell and youngster Renato Veiga depart.
- Manchester City have also held exploratory contact and would move if they decide to freshen up at left‑back.
- Real Madrid are watching but currently prioritise other positions.
- Liverpool’s stance
Sources say the Reds are confident a bid of around £45 million—Bournemouth’s stated asking price—would be accepted. They’re ready to fund the deal by off‑loading back‑up left‑back Kostas Tsimikas.
If Liverpool land both Frimpong and Kerkez, they will have replaced two ageing or departing stalwarts with younger, high‑ceiling talents—an emphatic first statement of intent in Arne Slot’s rebuild.
