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Liverpool’s Left-Back Hunt Intensifies as Milos Kerkez Deal Nears Completion

Liverpool’s summer business is already turning heads across the Premier League. With the £29 million arrival of Jeremie Frimpong confirmed from Bayer Leverkusen, the club’s recruitment drive continues to gather pace. Attention has now turned firmly to AFC Bournemouth’s Milos Kerkez, with a deal in the region of £40 million appearing increasingly imminent.

Craig, speaking on Anfield Index with Dave Davis, gave insight from a Bournemouth perspective. Representing UTCIAD – The AFC Bournemouth Fans Channel – his passionate, if reluctant, acceptance of Kerkez’s potential departure adds weight to the belief that Liverpool may have unearthed another gem.

Kerkez to Liverpool: A Deal of Champions

Liverpool’s status as newly-crowned Premier League champions under Arne Slot has only strengthened their hand in the transfer market. European football’s elite is once again firmly within the club’s grasp, with Champions League football on the horizon. That appeal is not lost on Craig, who admitted, “Liverpool are Premier League champions and will be competing at the top table in Europe and will be one of the contenders to win the UEFA Champions League next season.”

Such pulling power makes resisting the Anfield call almost impossible, and even Craig couldn’t deny the obvious logic behind the move. “He would be very silly to not make that move, if I was a neutral.”

Kerkez, just 20, already looks a complete modern full-back. His defensive positioning and game intelligence are advanced for his age, while his ability going forward fits the mould of Liverpool’s traditional flank-play. Craig didn’t hold back in his praise: “Milos is fantastic going forward, great in defence, he reads the game so well. He is an all-round player.”

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Bournemouth’s Reluctant Farewell

While Bournemouth fans are understandably clinging to hope, the reality is setting in. Kerkez is admired not just locally, but across Europe. “Unfortunately I can see that it is going to be very, very difficult for us to keep hold of him this summer,” Craig admitted, voicing the collective sentiment on the South Coast.

The Cherries have already been linked with replacements, suggesting internal acknowledgement of the situation. “There’s been a lot of speculation over Bournemouth looking for a new left-back,” Craig added, acknowledging the likely exit.

Still, hope springs eternal, and in true fan fashion, Craig added, “I’m still hoping that there is some way we can keep hold of Kerkez.”

It’s unlikely. When a Champions League club with Liverpool’s prestige calls, few young talents can say no. The promise of competing under Slot, playing at Anfield, and possibly replicating the rapid progress of players like Andy Robertson, is far too appealing.

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YouTube Clips and Transfer Clues

There was a more light-hearted twist too. Kerkez’s personal YouTube channel, focused on gaming, briefly became a source of speculation. Craig remarked, “Milos has got a YouTube channel and it’s quite funny. It seems to be gaming, not my cup of tea, but I was having a little watch and he did say that he wasn’t going to Liverpool on there at one point – take it with a pinch of salt.”

In today’s digital age, where footballers drop hints in the most unexpected corners of the internet, even a gaming video can cause a stir. But it’s fair to say fans should be looking at the pitch, not the pixels.

Slot’s Vision and Summer Statement

Arne Slot’s early transfer dealings suggest a manager with a clear tactical identity and strong backing from Liverpool’s board. Jeremie Frimpong offers width, pace and end-product on the right, and if Kerkez arrives, Liverpool’s full-back options will be among the most dynamic in world football.

Slot’s 4-2-3-1 or high-energy 4-3-3 systems thrive on wide defenders who can dictate the game in both halves. Kerkez’s arrival would add depth, competition and another youthful presence to a backline that is already transitioning into a new era.

This isn’t just a signing for now – it’s a long-term move that aligns with everything Liverpool have tried to build in the post-Klopp era. The league title might be back in the cabinet, but Slot isn’t satisfied. And based on this early window intent, Liverpool fans shouldn’t be either. There’s more to come.