Man Utd, Liverpool and Man City are all keen to sign Milos Kerkez from Bournemouth (Image: GETTY)
could go up against in an attempt to prise Milos Kerkez away from Bournemouth later this year. But the Red Devils could miss out on the left-back as he reportedly favours a move to ’s side.
United have fallen well behind the Merseyside outfit in the pecking order in recent years, with storming clear at the top of the table this season after winning the title in 2020.
And the 13-time champions could struggle to close the gap on their long-term rivals if they are unable to convince players to choose Old Trafford over Anfield.
According to , want Kerkez to become and are planning to gazump United to get their hands on him.
are also keen to sign the 21-year-old as they prepare for a major rebuild in the wake of a dismal run of form.
And the Hungary international will choose as he wants to link-up with Reds director of football Richard Hughes, who originally brought the player to England when he was working at Bournemouth.
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Liverpool could replace Andy Robertson with Bournemouth left-back Milos Kerkez (Image: GETTY)
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United, and City have all started to make contact with Kerkez’s representatives as they chase his signature.
But Bournemouth, who signed the player from AZ Alkmaar in the summer of 2023, have no plans to sell the ace in January. The Vitality Stadium club would, however, be willing to do business if a £50million offer was tabled.
Kerkez started 22 matches during his maiden campaign in England and has gone on to start every league match for the Cherries this time around.
The Hungarian has attracted plenty of suitors this season thanks to his top-class performances on the south coast. And he offered an insight into his life and style of play during an interview with in the autumn.
“Maybe people see how much I go forward and they forget about my defending but the first thing I’m good at is defending, one v one, in the duels,” the defender revealed.
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“Anything extra is a bonus because I have the energy to do it, so why not? It is the best thing for us as defenders, to lock down the wingers.” He then added: “I believe I can make it at the top level of football.”
Meanwhile, his Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola attempted to dampen down the transfer speculation around the player last month as he explained: “Milos has been solid this season.
“He is more mature and he is seeing the benefits of having the experience of going through a past season. I think it is a new level for him.
“About the other teams [and their interest], I don’t really pay too much attention to these things. I don’t know how much truth there is in these rumours.”