There is an acceptance at AFC Bournemouth that Milos Kerkez will depart from Vitality Stadium in the summer transfer window amid his links with Liverpool and Real Madrid.
According to a report by TEAMtalk, Milos Kerkez is the subject of interest from Liverpool. The Bournemouth wide player is also a target for Real Madrid heading into the summer transfer window. While Bournemouth would prefer to keep hold of the 21-year-old full-back, the Cherries are increasingly accepting of the youngster’s impending departure from the Vitality Stadium.
Milos Kerkez and his Bournemouth journey
Milos Kerkez has established himself as one of the best young prospects in the Premier League since joining Bournemouth from AZ Alkmaar in July 2023. The Vrbas-born wide player hit the ground running at the Vitality Stadium in his debut season and has come leaps and bounds in his second campaign with the Premier League club.
The 21-year-old has turned out over 50 times thus far for Bournemouth while chipping in with two goals and six assists. Meanwhile, Kerkez’s progress at the Premier League club has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several high-profile clubs across Europe.
Widespread reports have heavily linked the Hungarian international with Liverpool. However, the Reds face stiff competition from several European bigwigs, with Real Madrid among the prospective suitors vying for his signature heading into the summer transfer window.
A man in demand
Liverpool’s interest in Milos Kerkez is understandable. The Reds are scouring the market for a left-back heading into the summer transfer window amid Andrew Robertson’s growing inconsistency. In addition, Kostas Tsimikas is not good enough to be the first-choice left-back for Liverpool. So, Kerkez is a viable target for the Merseyside outfit.
As for Real Madrid, the reigning La Liga champions were keen on reinforcing their left-back options by sealing a Bosman move for Alphonso Davies. However, the Canadian international has committed his long-term future to Bayern Munich, compelling the Merengues to set their sights elsewhere.
Meanwhile, there is a growing acceptance at AFC Bournemouth that the 21-year-old Hungarian international will depart from the Vitality Stadium in the summer transfer window. A move across the Premier League is likely, although Real Madrid will hope to beat Liverpool to his signature.