Liverpool had a quiet summer transfer market. Looking towards the future, the club acquired Georgian goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili and loaned him back to Valencia. The only real reinforcement was the Italian international Federico Chiesa, who was impressive in terms of shortcomings compared to other Premier League sides.
However, there is continued interest in defensive midfielders, and the club is scouting for young players who can lead the next generation, replacing the leading figures of Klopp’s regime, such as Dutch defender Virgil van Dijk and Egyptian defender Mohamed Salah.
According to TEAMtalk, Liverpool are interested in 20-year-old defender Milos Kerkez from Bournemouth, who could compete with Manchester United.
The Hungarian left-back, who landed in the Premier League from AZ Alkmaar in the summer of 2023, made 33 appearances last season, and despite being 20 years old, he has already started 21 games on the pitch for the national team and is regarded as a player with high potential.
The young side-back, with his aggressive style of play, has been the mainstay of the team this season and has started every game since the start of the season. His presence both offensively and defensively and his ability to withstand intense up-and-down movement will suit him well at Liverpool.
Richard Hughes, who was instrumental in the player’s acquisition, must know the finer points of the Hungarian defender, and depending on his performances in the English top flight, the former Bournemouth sporting director may make a move.
Will Liverpool or Manchester United be serious about acquiring the 20-year-old left-back…?