December 23rd 2024.
Jamie Carragher, the former Liverpool player, has recently expressed his admiration for one particular player from Bournemouth. In his opinion, Liverpool must make a move to sign a left-back in the upcoming January transfer window, and he believes that Milos Kerkez from Bournemouth would be the perfect choice.
Carragher's comments came at a time when Bournemouth had just secured an impressive 3-0 victory against Manchester United on Sunday, leaving their fans dreaming of a possible spot in Europe. The team has been on an upward trajectory ever since the arrival of their manager, Andoni Iraola, 18 months ago, and their recent win at Old Trafford has elevated them to fifth place in the Premier League standings at Christmas.
One of the standout players for Bournemouth is undoubtedly Milos Kerkez, who joined the club in 2023 from AZ for a fee of £15 million. The 21-year-old has made a significant impact both defensively and offensively, catching the eye of Carragher, who spoke highly of the Hungarian international, saying, "Kerkez has been a revelation at Bournemouth. The technical director who brought him to Bournemouth, Richard Hughes, is now the sporting director at Liverpool. Kerkez is a solid full-back with an aggressive playing style, and he has been exceptional since joining the Premier League. He is definitely one to watch in the future, whether he stays at Bournemouth or moves on."
It's no surprise that Kerkez's performances have caught the attention of rival clubs, with Liverpool and Manchester United reportedly enquiring about his availability. Carragher believes that his former club should make a move for the talented defender sooner rather than later. He stated, "Left-back is definitely an area Liverpool should be looking to strengthen in January. Andy Robertson is a Liverpool legend, he's won everything, but he has played a lot of games in a Jurgen Klopp team, constantly running up and down that wing for five or six years. He needs a little bit of help in that position."
Carragher also mentioned that Hughes, who is now the sporting director at Liverpool, is likely familiar with Kerkez's contract situation and is a big fan of the player. He added, "Liverpool didn't do too much business in the summer, but they have to rectify this problem in January rather than waiting until the summer."
Kerkez's contract with Bournemouth runs until 2028, and it's highly unlikely that the team will be willing to sell him next month, given their current form. A summer transfer seems like a more feasible option. However, the full-back himself has fueled speculation of a potential move to Anfield after sending a message to his Hungarian teammate and Liverpool star, Dominik Szoboszlai, on Instagram. After Szoboszlai scored in Liverpool's 6-3 win against Tottenham on Sunday, Kerkez commented, "Magic my brother."
It remains to be seen if Szoboszlai can convince his manager, Arne Slot, to sign his international teammate, but for now, Liverpool will focus on extending their lead at the top of the table when they face Leicester on Boxing Day.
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