Liverpool’s Transfer Plans: Kerkez, Frimpong, and the Search for Squad Reinforcements

Liverpool is set to bolster its squad with the potential £45 million signing of Milos Kerkez, a left-back from Bournemouth. This transfer aligns with Liverpool’s strategy to strengthen its team during the summer transfer window. The club has already secured Jeremie Frimpong, a defender who will add depth to the back line, especially with Trent Alexander-Arnold’s move to Real Madrid. Furthermore, Liverpool is in negotiations to acquire Florian Writz, who played with Frimpong at Bayer Leverkusen, to increase competition for Andy Robertson on the left flank. Robertson’s form has waned recently, with Kostas Tsimikas currently serving as a backup. The deal for 20-year-old Milos Kerkez is being managed by Liverpool’s sporting director, Richard Hughes. Kerkez is eager to join the Reds, and Bournemouth’s recent signing of Adrien Truffert indicates that the transfer is close. The jersey number Kerkez will wear remains uncertain. His preferred No. 3 is currently occupied by Wataru Endo. If Endo leaves or chooses a different number, Kerkez might take the No. 3. In the 2024-25 season, Kerkez played 41 games for Bournemouth. He played 38 Premier League matches, scoring twice and assisting six times. He also played in the FA Cup, providing two assists in three games.