Justin Kluivert opens up as Liverpool close to making another signing
Milos Kerkez has been given the seal of approval to move to Liverpool by Bournemouth teammate Justin Kluivert.
The Cherries left-back is edging closer to a move to Anfield with advanced talks understood to be underway between the sides.
The deal could have huge implications on Andy Robertson and Kostas Tsimikas’s futures on Merseyside, as Kerkez would surely want a starting role.
Kerkez to Liverpool admission made by Kluivert
Liverpool News exclusively revealed in January that a deal for Kerkez would be around the £40-50million mark.
It seems like that is set to be the case, with a £45m deal believed to be on the table with a matter of time before it is agreed upon.
Kluivert gave a hint towards the move when speaking to VoetbalPrimeur (10 June) after the 8-0 win over Malta, saying: “He’ll probably go there. I hope so for him.
“He hasn’t really said goodbye yet, but I hope he’ll make it happen there.”
Liverpool set for full-back revolution amid Kerkez move
Arne Slot is set to revolutionise the Reds’ full-back department in a summer of vast change in L4.
Trent Alexander-Arnold’s exit to Real Madrid meant that Jeremie Frimpong was brought in from Bayer Leverkusen to compete with Conor Bradley for a starting spot on the right-hand side.
Meanwhile, on the left flank, Kerkez will bring a style more reminiscent of the Robertson of old, bombing down the wings while also being extremely capable in defence and will be expected to be handed a starting berth immediately.
The Scotsman is nowhere near the same player as he once was, and the Reds clearly feel like they need a player that is capable of performing at a higher level on both sides of the ball and the Greece star has not been able to usurp him.
The 21-year-old notched two goals and five assists in 38 Premier League matches this season as he starred for Andoni Iraola’s side in an impressive campaign and would lock up the left side of defence for the next decade.
Given the fact that the Reds are also adding Florian Wirtz to the mix, it promises to be an exciting season for Slot’s side and they will surely be the favourites to retain their domestic crown.