Liverpool appear to be closing in on deals to bring in Milos Kerkez and Florian Wirtz this summer.
The Merseysiders have every intention of wrapping up terms with Leverkusen for the latter in the near future.
Arne Slot’s men have already secured a replacement for outgoing right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold in Jeremie Frimpong.
Liverpool closing in on Milos Kerkez transfer
Milos Kerkez passes the ball whilst under pressure from Matheus Nunes.
(Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
Fabrizio Romano now reports that Liverpool ‘remain favourites’ to land the Hungarian left-back.
The Italian shared on X (formerly Twitter) that Kerkez still has his heart set on a switch to the Premier League champions.
🚨🇭🇺 Understand negotiations between Liverpool and Bournemouth for Milos Kerkez remain underway.
Liverpool remain favorites to sign the Hungarian left back as talks continue well — could be done soon.
Kerkez remains very keen on the move, personal terms are not an issue. pic.twitter.com/vpOUtpMx1M
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 25, 2025
The Merseysiders are in need of a revamp in the left-back position. Whilst we’re in absolutely no rush to offload the experienced Andy Robertson, question marks have started popping up around the Scot’s ability to hold down a starting berth.
Season (Premier League) Andy Robertson’s average scores
2024/25 6.83*
2023/24 7.43
2022/23 6.91
2021/22 7.36
* Andy Robertson average season ratings, via Sofascore
To be clear, the former Hull City man is still, in our view, a considerably superior alternative to current backup Kostas Tsimikas.
However, our hope would be that Kerkez could come in and more actively challenge Robertson for a starting spot.
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