Milos Kerkez
Milos Kerkez has given direct Liverpool transfer response
Milos Kerkez has opened the door to a potential summer move to Liverpool - admitting he is aware of the countless comments he receives on social media from Reds supporters.
The left-back continues to be heavily linked with a move to Anfield ahead of the summer. The ECHO understands that the Reds do have an interest in signing Kerkez but the Hungary international is not the only player on their shortlist.
He is believed to have a £50million release clause on the south coast, which the club are reputedly willing to pay.
Earlier this month, it was reported that Liverpool had already made initial contact with Bournemouth, who were adamant they will not sell the left-back for less than £40m.
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The 21-year-old has been identified as a potential long-term replacement for Andy Robertson, who will enter the final 12 months of his contract come the summer. As rumors continue to swirl, fans have turned to social media in an effort to persuade Kerkez to make a move to Merseyside.
In a recent interview with the Athletic, he admitted: "It’s not like I don’t see it [the comments].
"When people say they don’t see stuff if someone says something about you, I think it’s a lie. It’s only if it hits you or not. If someone says something bad, I do my job, and if someone says something good, I just do my job. That’s it."
Kerkez hinted he would be ready to consider moving to Anfield, saying that his ambition is to play at 'the highest level' and win trophies.
When he was asked if he joining an elite club was a natural next step, he replied: “Yeah. As a kid, you dream to play at the highest level, win the trophies, be on the best teams.
“These are the things that my agent is on. My dad is on. It is not something that they occupy me with because the season is still going, so there’s no point to talk about anything.
“There’s games left, the FA Cup is important for us — these are big things. And then, like I say, when someone comes (in for you) you never know what’s going to happen or where you’re going to end up. In the summer, we will see what happens.”
He then went on to explain his best attributes, adding: "That is what wingers struggle with. I don’t leave them space to control the ball outside of me.
"I stay close to them and at the same time I can follow their run. If they want to run in front of me (they can) because I know I have the speed.
"I just waited for that and I can turn quick, that’s my strong power — being explosive and defending.
"After that, it was just about staying calm for the first few metres and then I looked for Tav. I saw he was going to make the run, so I put it there and it went perfectly."