Milos Kerkez has been one of the best left-backs in the Premier League this season (Image: GETTY)
Milos Kerkez will not be leaving before the end of the January transfer window, according to reports. and are among the clubs keeping a keen eye on the in-form left-back.
Kerkez has been crucial to the success of Andoni Iraola’s team so far this season and his performances have caught the eyes of two of the ’s biggest clubs among others.
But he is expected to see out the season with the Cherries at the Vitality Stadium. report that a summer move is likely for Kerkez but that he will not depart this month.
Bournemouth want at least £40million for the 21-year-old who has become one of the best full-backs in England.
The Hungary international has two goals and three assists from 22 top-flight appearances in a Bournemouth team sat seventh in the table and dreaming of playing in Europe next season.
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Kerkez joined the south coast club from AZ Alkmaar in July 2023 and is under contract until 2028. He was brought to the club by Richard Hughes, who has been ’s sporting director since June.
Iraola said of the defender earlier this season: “About the other teams (and their interest in Kerkez), I don’t really pay too much attention to these things. I don’t know how much truth there is in these rumours.
“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.
“We have to consider he is still very, very young, he has to continue developing like this and also add more things. I hope he continues along the same line.”
Man United want a left-sided player to become the starting wing-back under . Tyrell Malacia is free to leave this month while Luke Shaw has struggled with injuries for several years.
Lecce’s 20-year-old Patrick Dorgu is also a target for United. They are firming up their interest and could recruit the Denmark international this month.
Milos Kerkez is admired by both Man Utd and Liverpool (Image: GETTY)
Dorgu would cost around £33.8million (€40m) to get him out of the Serie A side. claim dialogue is being held between the two clubs with Amorim eager to strengthen his squad.
are also looking for long-term reinforcements at left-back with veteran Andy Robertson having struggled this season. The Scot, 30, has been culpable for several mistakes and was sent off in a draw against Fulham.
The Cottagers’ left-back Antonee Robinson has been mentioned as one potential replacement for Robertson but the American turns 28 in August. Kerkez is seven years younger having only turned 21 last November.
Robertson is under contract until the summer of 2026 while back-up Kostas Tsimikas’ terms expire in 2027.
could also be on the hunt for a new right-back with out of contract at the end of this season and linked with a free transfer to Real Madrid.