Liverpool is reportedly close to reaching a verbal agreement on personal terms for their fifth transfer, coinciding with Milos Kerkez undergoing a medical examination.
Liverpool will start on Monday by finalizing the details of Milos Kerkez’s upcoming £40 million transfer from Bournemouth. This follows previous signings of Jeremie Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen, Armin Pecsi from Puskas Akademia, and Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen.
Arne Slot’s team is also looking to strengthen their squad further, particularly in the centre-back and centre-forward positions.
According to reliable journalist David Ornstein from The Athletic, Kerkez is set to become Liverpool’s fourth senior signing this summer. This move is part of a restructuring in the fullback area after Trent Alexander-Arnold’s free transfer to Real Madrid before the Club World Cup.
While Andy Robertson’s contract is not expiring, he is reportedly considering his future due to interest from Atletico Madrid, which might impact Kostas Tsimikas’ situation at Anfield. If Robertson chooses to leave, it seems likely Liverpool will reconsider their plans for Tsimikas.
With Jarell Quansah leaving and Nathaniel Phillips also expected to depart, Liverpool will have additional funds available for new signings, especially to bolster their centre-back options for the 2025/26 season.
There is reported interest in Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi, aged 24. Sources suggest Liverpool is close to a verbal agreement on personal terms. However, it remains to be seen if the potential £45 million asking price aligns with the club’s financial strategy. As Paul Joyce indicated for The Times, the valuation will be key in deciding whether the recruitment team acts now or waits until next summer when Guehi’s contract expires.
