Liverpool Strike £40 Million Deal While Securing Elite Replacement for Rising Star Jarell Quansah
Liverpool's remarkable summer transfer activity is expected to persist with the anticipated £40 million ($53.9 million) acquisition of Bournemouth's left-back Milos Kerkez, according to numerous media sources.
The Merseyside club is determined not to become complacent following their Premier League triumph under Arne Slot's inaugural campaign and has instead initiated a substantial squad reconstruction to maintain their competitive edge.
Florian Wirtz appears destined to break Premier League transfer records, with his £116.5 million ($157.1 million, €137.5million) switch nearing finalization after successfully completing medical examinations, and the German attacking midfielder is poised to enter Anfield shortly after Jeremie Frimpong made his transition from Bayer Leverkusen.
The Athletic joins several publications in confirming that Kerkez, who has excelled during his two campaigns with Bournemouth, is preparing to make a similar move in a transaction that will earn the Cherries, who impressed under Andoni Iraola's guidance last season, approximately £40 million.
The 21-year-old Kerkez is anticipated to complete medical tests before committing to a five-year deal.
Slot's acquisition of a new left-back could signal the conclusion of Andy Robertson's successful eight-year tenure at Liverpool. The Scottish defender, recruited from Hull City for a modest £8 million in July 2017, is considered among the Premier League's most astute signings, capturing two championship titles while forming half of the league's most formidable full-back partnership.
Alongside Trent Alexander-Arnold, now at Real Madrid, Robertson revolutionized the attacking full-back role, accumulating 48 assists during a five-year period from 2018 to 2023.
His statistical output has diminished over the recent two seasons, despite Liverpool's triumph last year, and speculation suggests a potential transfer to Atlético Madrid. The 31-year-old is reportedly keen on the move—a stance likely reinforced by Kerkez's approaching arrival.
Liverpool Close to Selling Quansah, Eye Potential Replacement
Additional transfer movements at Liverpool seem probable as former Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen persist in their pursuit of centre-back Jarell Quansah.
The 22-year-old defender attracted Leverkusen's attention following Jonathan Tah's decision to reject a contract renewal in favor of joining Bayern Munich, and a departure remains feasible given his struggle to secure consistent first-team opportunities at Anfield.
The Athletic indicates that negotiations are advancing for a transfer valued at approximately €40 million (£34 million, $45.8 million) with Quansah reportedly receptive to the switch to advance his professional development.
Ibrahima Konaté faces just one year left on his Liverpool agreement, creating vulnerability for a potential free transfer departure, but expectations point toward a pursuit of highly sought-after Crystal Palace centre-back Marc Guéhi.
A Telegraph report suggests Liverpool will present a substantial proposal for the 24-year-old, widely regarded as England's defensive future. Previous summer saw Newcastle United's offers around £60 million rejected by Palace, but with only one year remaining on his contract, negotiations for an exit this summer appear likely.
Tottenham Hotspur has also shown interest in Guéhi, previously considered expendable by Chelsea, though Liverpool reportedly holds the strongest position among interested parties to complete the deal.