February 26th 2024.
Bournemouth's newest left-back, Milos Kerkez, is quickly gaining attention from top Premier League clubs such as Manchester United and Chelsea. The 20-year-old Hungarian player joined the Cherries from AZ last summer for a hefty fee of £15.5m, and has wasted no time making a name for himself in the league.
Since his arrival, Kerkez has already appeared in 19 Premier League matches, with 14 of those being in the starting lineup chosen by manager Andoni Iraola. This is quite an impressive feat, especially considering that he made the jump from the Eredivisie to one of the toughest leagues in the world.
Kerkez's journey to Bournemouth has been filled with notable experiences. He began his youth career at AC Milan before moving to AZ in 2022, where he quickly became a regular in the first team. He has also gained significant international experience, with 13 caps for the Hungarian national team.
According to transfer expert Ben Jacobs, both Chelsea and Manchester United have had their eye on Kerkez and have even sent scouts to watch him in action. It remains to be seen if either club will make a bid for him this summer, but with both in need of a left-back, it seems likely that they will consider bringing him in.
However, if any club does decide to make a move for Kerkez, they should be prepared to pay a high price. Bournemouth is expecting to make a significant profit on the fee they paid for him, and with a long-term contract in place, his value has surely risen after his strong performances in the Premier League.
After recovering from a foot injury, Kerkez returned to the starting lineup for Bournemouth's recent match against Manchester City, where he showed no signs of slowing down. His last Premier League start was in the Cherries' impressive 3-0 win against Manchester United in December.
Some former players, like Rio Ferdinand, have been vocal about the need for Manchester United to address their left-back issue, and Kerkez's name has been brought up as a potential solution. However, with Chelsea also in the mix, it will be interesting to see how this situation plays out. As for the youngster himself, he is focused on continuing to impress and help Bournemouth achieve success in the Premier League.
[This article has been trending online recently and has been generated with AI. Your feed is customized.]
