Real Madrid will compete with Manchester United to sign 21-year-old Hungarian full-back Milos Kerkez from Premier League club Bournemouth next summer.
According to a report by Spanish outlet Real Madrid Confidencial, Milos Kerkez is the subject of interest from Real Madrid. The reigning La Liga champions are keen on reinforcing their left-back options in the 2025 summer transfer window. So, the Bournemouth defender has emerged on their radar, with the 21-year-old also a target for Manchester United.
Milos Kerkez and his rise in the Premier League
Milos Kerkez has established himself as one of the best young prospects in the Premier League since joining AFC Bournemouth from AZ Alkmaar in July 2023. The Serbia-born left-back hit the ground running at the Vitality Stadium and has gone from strength to strength this season.
The 21-year-old has turned out nearly 50 times thus far for Bournemouth while chipping in with one goal and three assists. Meanwhile, Kerkez’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several high-profile clubs across Europe, including Real Madrid and Manchester United.
What next?
The Hungarian international has been on Manchester United’s radar for a long time. The Red Devils are keen on signing a top-notch left-back amid Luke Shaw’s persistent fitness issues. In addition, Tyrell Malacia has lost a step since returning from a long injury layoff. So, Kerkez has emerged as a viable target.
Meanwhile, Real Madrid’s interest in Milos Kerkez is understandable. The reigning La Liga champions are scouring the market for a left-back ahead of the 2025 summer transfer window. While Ferland Mendy has been one of Carlo Ancelotti’s favourite players in recent seasons, he has struggled in the first few months of the 2024/25 campaign.
In addition, the decision-makers at Real Madrid have deemed Fran Garcia as not good enough to be the first-choice left-back. So, several candidates, including Alphonso Davies, have emerged on Real Madrid’s radar. However, recent reports have claimed that the Canadian international is closing in on signing a new contract with Bayern Munich.
So, Real Madrid must recalibrate and identify alternatives, with Kerkez emerging as a viable target. So, it will be interesting to see if Los Blancos can beat Manchester United to the 21-year-old Hungarian international next year.