Liverpool have been looking to bring in new level-raising reinforcements in the 2025 transfer intervals as the chiefs at L4 look to back Arne Slot with players that suit his playing style, and the Merseysiders are weighing up a possible move for Bournemouth fullback Milos Kerkez in the upcoming winter transfer window, per Football Insider.
There is a need for a new left back at Anfield Stadium with concerns about whether ageing Andy Robertson can keep up his performances, especially given the grind that it takes to play in Arne Slot’s system, where the full backs are always running, be it offensively or covering at the defence.
Liverpool looking at Kerkez
Liverpool looking at Kerkez as the Reds ponder January move.
Comparison between Liverpool star Andy Robertson and Bournemouth youngster Milos Kerkez based on the 2024-25 season so far. (Credit: DataMB)
The 21-year-old has taken massive strides since he moved to Vitality Stadium and has established himself as one of the most exciting left-backs in the English top tier under Iraola’s guidance. These performances have not gone unnoticed as former chief scout at Man United, Mick Brown, insists that the Reds are looking at Kerkez as a possible long-term replacement for Robertson.
He also makes drops for Cherries duo Antoine Semenyo and Illya Zabarnyi as probable contenders to move away from Bournemouth alongside Kerkez.
Liverpool looking at Kerkez as the Reds ponder January move.
Speaking in an exclusive interview on Football Insider, Brown said:
“The left-back [Kerkez] is attracting a lot of interest. Liverpool have been watching him closely because they’re looking at potentially replacing Andy Robertson at some stage. The you’ve got players like Semenyo and the centre-back [Zabarnyi] both being looked at. They’re an interesting bunch of players at Bournemouth and they’re doing very well this season. They play really good football and every single player works his socks off for the team.
“They’re a testament to what I think a football team should be – and they remind me very much of Liverpool in terms of their work ethic, defending properly and attacking with speed. Bournemouth are a lesser example of that, but that’s why their players are so highly rated. They’ve got a few very interesting younger players who could go on to progress and become good options for some of these bigger teams.”
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As we approach the upcoming January transfer window, any potential transfer for Kerkez to Liverpool could be one to keep an eye on as the Reds look to bring in someone that is capable of fitting seamlessly into Slot’s high-energy system while preparing for the future of their left-back position.