Milos Kerkez’s Transfer to Liverpool
Milos Kerkez is en route to the United Kingdom today as he prepares to undergo a medical examination, a crucial step in his anticipated transfer to Liverpool from Bournemouth. The 21-year-old defender is returning from Belgrade, Serbia, with an official announcement regarding his move expected on Tuesday. Reports from June 20 confirmed that Liverpool had struck a deal with Bournemouth, valued at approximately £40 million (around $54 million), to secure the player’s services.
Impacts on Liverpool’s Roster
If finalized, Kerkez will become the fourth player to join Liverpool this summer, following the arrivals of Armin Pecsi from Puskas Akademia and duo Jeremie Frimpong and Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen. He is poised to sign a five-year contract with the Premier League champions, enhancing their defensive lineup.
Kerkez’s Performance and Background
Kerkez had initially joined Bournemouth from AZ Alkmaar for roughly £15.5 million (about $20 million) in July 2023. Over his two seasons at the club, he appeared in 67 matches, playing a pivotal role in the team’s performance. During the 2024-25 Premier League season, he was a consistent presence in the starting lineup, playing all 38 games and contributing six goals and two assists, which helped Bournemouth secure a respectable ninth-place finish.
International Presence
On the international front, the Hungary national, who has been capped 23 times since his debut in 2022, is set to bring his talents to Liverpool as they bolster their squad.
Related Transfer News
In related news, Bournemouth has actively reinforced their left-back position this summer, recently signing Adrien Truffert from Rennes and acquiring Argentina’s under-23 international Julio Soler during the winter transfer window. Additionally, Bayer Leverkusen is reportedly in the process of securing centre-back Jarell Quansah from Liverpool, further shaping the dynamics of player movements in this transfer window.
