Liverpool is reportedly advancing in discussions regarding a transfer for Bournemouth left-back Milos Kerkez.
The club is nearing the completion of its first acquisition for the summer transfer window, with Bayer Leverkusen right-back Jeremie Frimpong already in England for a medical examination prior to a transfer valued at €35 million (£29.5 million, $39.4 million).
The attention now seems to be shifting to the opposite flank of the defense, as Fabrizio Romano indicates that Liverpool has officially reached out to Bournemouth concerning a deal for Kerkez.
Negotiations regarding the transfer fee between the two clubs are reportedly making headway, while Liverpool is also striving to finalize personal terms with Kerkez, who is believed to be enthusiastic about a move to Anfield. Although the specific fee has not been disclosed, earlier reports suggested that Bournemouth might seek around £45 million ($60.1 million).
Liverpool already have two senior left-backs in Andy Robertson and Kostas Tsimikas.
The latter is expected to be sold this summer and has been linked with Premier League newcomers Leeds United.Robertson, meanwhile, has publicly vowed to fight for his future even if Liverpool do sign someone new to compete with him.
“I‘ve had eight wonderful years so far and I have a year left [on my contract],” he said earlier this month.
“I am not as young as I once was but I love this club and I have had some great memories here, so let‘s see what the future holds.
“I still believe I can still produce good performances and some really good performances and I think I have done that this season, so I still think I can produce at the top level and if I can do that then that is where I belong and hopefully I can stay here for many years to come.”