'Fuel that drives me forward' - Liverpool target Milos Kerkez addresses interest from Premier League champions as Bournemouth star hints at potential Anfield switch this summer

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Milos Kerkez has hinted that a summer move to Liverpool is on amid talk that the Premier League champions are keen to sign the Bournemouth star.

WHAT HAPPENED?

The Reds have a long-standing interest in Kerkez, who has impressed at left-back for Bournemouth this season. Quizzed about a potential move, the Hungarian told Nemzeti Sport that the speculation acts as "fuel that drives me forward".

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WHAT KERKEZ SAID

Kerkez said: "Of course, something always leaks into the news. I think it's normal that if you play well and the team does well, then you get into the news and end up on the front page, and everyone talks about you. I see this as fuel that drives me forward. All this doesn't break me, but it doesn't boost my ego either. It teaches me humility and motivates me."

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Arne Slot is said to be keen to upgrade his left-back options this summer, with Andrew Robertson having suffered dips of form during the 2024-25 campaign. Kerkez was voted into the Premier League Fan Team of the Season after making a big impact for Bournemouth once again.

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WHAT NEXT FOR LIVERPOOL?

The Premier League champions look set for a busy summer of transfer activity, with a deal to sign Jeremie Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen already done and Florian Wirtz likely to follow him through the door for a huge €130m fee.