When Milos Kerkez will complete long-awaited Liverpool transfer with medical booked for £40m Bournemouth defender

According to The Athletic, Bournemouth left-back Kerkez is flying into the United Kingdom from Belgrade, Serbia, on Monday (June 23) to complete a medical, before sealing the transfer on Tuesday (June 24).

The 21-year-old is nearing a £40 million ($54m) switch to Liverpool, with the Hungarian international expected to secure a five-year deal. If he signs, this will be the Reds' fourth deal of the summer after the statement recruits of Bayer Leverkusen duo Florian Wirtz and Jeremie Frimpong, along with Armin Pecsi from Puskas Akademia.

Kerkez joined Bournemouth from AZ Alkmaar for around £15.5m ($20m) in July 2023 and went on to make 67 appearances in all competitions. This season, the defender helped the Cherries finish ninth and scored six goals and added two assists.

If Kerkez completes this Liverpool transfer, he is likely to compete with left-back Andrew Robertson and Konstantinos Tsimikas in Arne Slot's starting XI next season as the Reds try to retain their Premier League title.