The left-back market is expected to accelerate and enter key stages in the upcoming days. Atletico Madrid will have a key role in that alongside Liverpool, as both clubs' movements are impacting the market.Keep a close eye on Andy Robertson as he has chances of leaving Liverpool this summer, with the club fully expecting to sign Milos Kerkez from Bournemouth. But what’s the situation, the details of the story?
Liverpool 'Will Sign' Milos Kerkez
The Hungarian is set to join Florian Wirtz at Anfield
Milos Kerkez applauding the Bournemouth supporters
Sources guarantee that Liverpool will sign Milos Kerkez, it’s just a matter of “when” and not if. The agreement with the left-back is done and sealed since May, while Liverpool and Bournemouth are in constant contact to get the agreement done, with current indications of negotiations being in the final stages.There’s no rush, the same as with Jeremie Frimpong and Florian Wirtz, with players being on holiday while Liverpool are not busy with the Club World Cup. But the deal will happen.Milos Kerkez's Premier League Stats 2024-25
This move has already been approved by Arne Slot, crucial in conversations with the club over targets this summer, but also with Richard Hughes as the Liverpool director knows the player well; Hughes signed Kerkez for Bournemouth years ago and now they will reunite.Kerkez - described as "world-class" - is not opening doors to any other club so far as his favourite option is always Liverpool.
Atletico Madrid Want to Sign Andy Robertson
The Liverpool star is open to the move to La Liga
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This means that Robertson could leave, but the conditions of the deal will be key to understanding if it can really happen.Atletico Madrid want the Scottish left-back but they’re not willing to pay a massive fee; small compensation or a free transfer - this is the plan for Atletico.They are waiting to see what Liverpool will decide to do. Robertson is keen on moving to Atleti, but it’s now up to the clubs.
Sources also add there’s one more option from the Premier League for Atletico Madrid in case the Robertson deal doesn’t happen; but the priority is Robertson.He's open to a new chapter after eight years at Anfield, with Kerkez due to join Liverpool soon.Sign up to The GIVEMESPORT Report to get exclusive daily updates from Fabrizio Romano, Ben Jacobs, Dean Jones and Tom Bogert sent straight to your inbox.
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All statistics according to Sofascore and Transfermarkt - correct as of 16-06-25.