{"id":217832,"date":"2025-06-27T05:46:12","date_gmt":"2025-06-27T05:46:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/217832\/"},"modified":"2025-06-27T05:46:12","modified_gmt":"2025-06-27T05:46:12","slug":"liverpool-transfer-news-three-huge-stars-to-leave-as-150m-deal-edges-closer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/217832\/","title":{"rendered":"Liverpool transfer news: Three huge stars to leave as \u00a3150m deal edges closer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Liverpool have completed the signing of Arne Slot&#8217;s second player with Milos Kerkez having joined the club, while a Reds goalkeeper has also left on loan<\/p>\n<p>06:12, 27 Jun 2025Updated 06:12, 27 Jun 2025<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1_Liverpool-Training-Session.jpg\" alt=\"KIRKBY, ENGLAND - MAY 24: (THE SUN OUT, THE SUN ON SUNDAY OUT) Arne Slot, head coach of Liverpool during a training session at AXA Training Centre on May 24, 2025 in Kirkby, England. (Photo by Nikki Dyer - LFC\/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)\" loading=\"eager\"  \/>Slot is splashing the cash this summer(Image: Nikki Dyer &#8211; LFC, Liverpool FC via Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Liverpool have bolstered their squad with the addition of Milos Kerkez, who has been<a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailystar.co.uk\/sport\/football\/liverpool-transfer-news-viktor-gyokeres-35453647\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" officially announced as Arne Slot&#039;sLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\"> officially announced as Arne Slot&#8217;s<\/a> latest recruit, with more on the way. The full-back sealed a <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailystar.co.uk\/sport\/football\/harvey-elliott-transfer-fee-liverpool-35457504\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"\u00a340million transfer from Bournemouth to join the Reds.Link opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a340million transfer from Bournemouth to join the Reds.<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Following in the footsteps of Florian Wirtz, Kerkez inked a five-year contract at Anfield. This acquisition pushes Liverpool&#8217;s spending to a hefty<a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailystar.co.uk\/sport\/football\/liverpool-confirm-milos-kerkez-signing-35456196\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" \u00a3170m since the season&#039;s conclusion.Link opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\"> \u00a3170m since the season&#8217;s conclusion.<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">The club continues its diligent efforts to mould Slot&#8217;s team, with persistent rumours linking them to a new forward as Darwin Nunez&#8217;s future seems uncertain at the club.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/0_Liverpool-Unveil-New-Signing-Milos-Kerkez.jpg\" alt=\"Milos Kerkez has signed for Liverpool FC\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>Milos Kerkez has signed for Liverpool FC(Image: Liverpool FC via Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">The Uruguayan striker is attracting attention from Italy, with Liverpool willing to bid farewell after the former Benfica star struggled to secure a spot in his head coach&#8217;s starting line-up. Nunez might not be the only one departing, with speculation surrounding Federico Chiesa, Andy Robertson and Harvey Elliott.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">After finalising his transfer, Milos Kerkez disclosed that Liverpool was his sole choice and elaborated on the significant roles Richard Hughes and Arne Slot played in his decision.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">&#8220;As everyone knows, [Richard Hughes] brought me to Bournemouth and was [a] big part why I came to Bournemouth,&#8221; he stated. &#8220;Obviously also [important] is the gaffer \u2013 I also had talks with him. I really knew when I talked to him and Richard that this is it for me, so that was my decision.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1751003172_168_0_Brighton-Hove-Albion-FC-v-Newcastle-United-FC-Premier-League.jpg\" alt=\"Alexander Isak at Brighton vs Newcastle\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>Alexander Isak could be next(Image: CameraSport via Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">&#8220;We [he and Slot] discussed the tactics and the plan, and where he sees areas for my improvement and how I can contribute to the team. It&#8217;s a big deal when a coach takes the time to chat with you, it shows respect.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Liverpool&#8217;s goalkeeper Harvey Davies is off to Crawley Town on a season-long loan. The 21 year old goalie had a stint at Crewe Alexander in the 2023\/24 season but hasn&#8217;t yet debuted for the Reds.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Davies, who has been named in 18 matchday squads, has been with Liverpool since under-9s and inked a new contract before linking up with the League Two outfit.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">&#8220;I&#8217;m chuffed to bits to be here,&#8221; said Davies, &#8220;I&#8217;ve had some brilliant chats with folks at the club and they&#8217;ve made me feel valued and welcomed.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">I had a top-notch conversation with the gaffer who really sold the club to me and said he wanted me on board, so it was an easy decision to make. &#8220;.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">A whopping \u00a3150m bid might just get <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailystar.co.uk\/latest\/newcastle-united-fc\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Newcastle United<\/a> to the table to discuss Alexander Isak, according to the Athletic. Liverpool are reportedly keen on the striker who has become a linchpin for the Magpies in recent seasons.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">The Swedish international has three years left on his contract, but a fresh deal could be in the pipeline if Newcastle can charm him. If it weren&#8217;t for the club&#8217;s <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailystar.co.uk\/latest\/champions-league\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Champions League<\/a> spot and their Carabao Cup triumph, Isak&#8217;s future might have been up in the air.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Reports hint that Liverpool might try to coax both player and club into an agreement, but they&#8217;re not holding their breath for a positive outcome. Isak is at the heart of Newcastle&#8217;s vision under PIF&#8217;s stewardship.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">For the latest breaking news and stories from across the globe from the Daily Star, sign up for our <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailystar.co.uk\/newsletter-preference-centre\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"newslettersLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">newsletters<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Liverpool have completed the signing of Arne Slot&#8217;s second player with Milos Kerkez having joined the club, while&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":217833,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8815],"tags":[748,1614,393,4884,179,763,16,15],"class_list":{"0":"post-217832","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-liverpool","8":"tag-britain","9":"tag-champions-league","10":"tag-england","11":"tag-great-britain","12":"tag-liverpool","13":"tag-liverpool-fc","14":"tag-uk","15":"tag-united-kingdom"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/217832","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=217832"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/217832\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/217833"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=217832"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=217832"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=217832"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}