Liverpool told to cough up: Bournemouth name price for Milos Kerkez and rule out including Caoimhin Kelleher in potential summer transfer

by n8rngtd.top · 01/04/2026

Bournemouth have revealed their asking price for star defender Milos Kerkez amid strong interest from Liverpool.

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WHAT HAPPENED?

Per , Bournemouth are expected to demand a transfer fee in the region of £45 million ($58m) for full-back Kerkez if Premier League giants Liverpool place a formal bid for the player. The 21-year-old has had an impressive season with the Cherries in the 2024-25 campaign and has been strongly linked with a move away from the club in the summer. As the player will have three years left on his existing deal after the current season, the club will want a straight cash deal. The report adds that the Reds might try to include goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher as part of the deal, but the offer is likely to be rejected.

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THE BIGGER PICTURE

Kerkez was brought to the Vitality Stadium from AZ in 2023 and then-Bournemouth sporting director Robert Hughes played an important role in the transfer. Hughes is now in a similar role at Anfield and has been working closely with Liverpool manager Arne Slot on transfer activities since last summer.
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Slot has already started planning for the upcoming 2025-26 season and will look to make a host of signings to strengthen the squad. The Dutchman sees Kerkez as a perfect option to add to the left side of the defence to provide competition to an ageing Andy Robertson.
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WHAT NEXT FOR BOURNEMOUTH?

Andoni Iraola's side, who are just four points behind fifth-placed Manchester City in the table, will aim to secure a slot in the Champions League season. They will be next seen in action on Wednesday as they take on Ipswich Town in the Premier League.

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