He'd be a dream with Isak: Liverpool open talks to sign £45m Madrid target
da bet esporte： Believe it or not, Liverpool are set to make some signings in the transfer market this summer, strengthening Arne Slot’s side ahead of his second season.
da pinnacle： The hope is that, in three months time, Liverpool will be gearing up to defend their Premier League title, 12 points clear at the summit as they are. However, dropped levels in recent fixtures have made a firm comment on the need for reinforcements, especially up front.
Liverpool’s Frontline in 2025 (all comps)
#
Apps (starts)
Goals
Assists
Mohamed Salah
17 (17)
12
5
Cody Gakpo
13 (9)
5
1
Luis Diaz
18 (15)
1
2
Diogo Jota
14 (9)
2
1
Darwin Nunez
16 (4)
3
4
Federico Chiesa
5 (2)
2
1
Data via Transfermarkt
The frontline just hasn’t been firing as expected since the turn of the calendar year, but it’s not just forwards on FSG’s mind. Indeed, Liverpool have learned the conditions for one of their top summer targets and talks are being held.
Liverpool learn conditions for top target
As per The Times, Liverpool have been informed that it will take a fee worth £45m to convince Bournemouth to part ways with left-back Milos Kerkez this summer.
Kerkez, 21, has been one of the standout full-backs in the Premier League this season and is looking to move on at the end of the season, with Liverpool among the frontrunners for his signature.
Caught Offside have also chipped in to reveal that Liverpool have opened talks with the Hungarian’s representatives ahead of the summer market, looking to get ahead as a swarm of European clubs – including Arsenal and the dreaded Real Madrid – also register interest.
Why Liverpool must sign Kerkez
Liverpool need to freshen up their left-back zone this summer, one of the weaker points of Slot’s squad. Kerkez is young and hungry and fearsome in his approach, and while he would shore up the backline, he’d also add plenty to the attacking fluency.
Just imagine, for example, if Liverpool succeed in their pursuit of Newcastle United’s Alexander Isak, interest confirmed by The Athletic.
Isak would certainly mark an upgrade on Darwin Nunez and Diogo Jota, both flagging, bringing an incredible multi-facetedness that has led pundit Ally McCoist to hail him as “the best all-round centre-forward” in the Premier League.
Criticism around Andy Robertson has maybe been a little harsh this term, but there’s little question that the 31-year-old is on the decline, having failed to register a single goal involvement, also averaging just 0.1 dribbles per game, as per Sofascore.
Meanwhile, Kerkez is thriving for Andoni Iraola’s Cherries, posting two goals and five assists in the Premier League while charging up and down the wing with tireless energy.
As per FBref, Kerkez’s creativity has led him to rank among the top 10% of full-backs in the Premier League this term for assists per 90.
He’s a “machine” – according to pundit Izzy Christiansen – and would be a dream for Isak, adding energy and impetus that has sadly passed the aging Robertson by, supercharging the left flank.
By driving into the danger area with frightening regularity, whipping in delicious crosses and bypassing hapless opponents, the Hungary international could be the perfect creative muse for Isak – especially if Trent Alexander-Arnold leaves for Real Madrid this summer.
Isak is an incredibly prolific striker, but his movement and intelligence make for an all-embracing wheelhouse that would feed directly into Kerkez’s strengths.
If both players sign for the Reds this summer, fans should get very excited indeed.
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