Richard Hughes is wasting no time when it comes to Liverpool’s summer transfer business.
Liverpool expect to sign Jeremie Frimpong and Arne Slot’s side are also hoping to follow up that deal with the addition of another full-back.
Milos Kerkez has been phenomenal under Andoni Iraola at Bournemouth this season and Liverpool are keen to sign Dominik Szoboszlai’s teammate as soon as possible.
Liverpool are thought to be pushing to secure a deal for Kerkez, who will arrive to compete with Andrew Robertson for the starting left-back role at Anfield next season.
And whilst Hughes’ side seem to have a clear run at signing Kerkez, a move might not be as advanced as some Liverpool fans might have hoped.
David Ornstein shares Milos Kerkez update
Reporting for NBC Sports, journalist David Ornstein has now shared his understanding on how progressed Liverpool’s move for Kerkez actually is.
Ornstein said that Liverpool do want to bring in a left-sided full-back after securing a deal for Bayer Leverkusen’s Frimpong.
However, the journalist believed that the deal was ‘not as advanced’ as some think.
Sharing his understanding, Ornstein said: “On the other side they want to bring in a left-back, Milos Kerkez of Bournemouth is their top target.
“It’s not as advanced as some have been suggesting but I do think they will strengthen in that position.”
Of course, others are reporting that Liverpool will sign Kerkez unless a ‘shock’ happens.
Real Madrid have been watching Kerkez themselves, but as mentioned, Liverpool should have a fairly free run at the Hungarian.
Liverpool are closing in on Jeremie Frimpong deal
Fortunately, Ornstein did have a more promising update on Liverpool’s pursuit of Frimpong.
Liverpool are closing in on a deal for the ‘very exciting’ Dutchman to replace Trent Alexander-Arnold with a medical currently underway.
Ornstein said: “Who is replacing Trent Alexander-Arnold? Well that is Jeremie Frimpong.
“Bayer Leverkusen full-back, Netherlands international, very exciting. His release in the region of £35m is going to be activated by Liverpool, personal terms are in place and he’s in the process of undergoing a medical and completing that move.
“Meanwhile, in the same position, Conor Bradley has signed a new four-year contract, keeping him at the club until 2029.”
A brilliant start for Hughes this summer as mentioned, and Liverpool will surely follow-up these deals with a move for a striker.
And perhaps Liverpool should forget about a deal for Alexander Isak so they can promptly secure a different world-class striker instead.
