Manchester City have exploded into the race to sign Bournemouth left-back Milos Kerkez, who Liverpool have identified as a top target for the summer window, teeing up a dramatic transfer battle between the two Premier League giants.<\/p>\n
The 21-year-old has played a starring role in the Cherries\u2019 fantastic season that sees them in contention for European qualification and on track for the best campaign in their history.<\/p>\n
TEAMtalk exclusively revealed on September 19 last year that Kerkez<\/a> has been shortlisted by Liverpool and as we reported this week, the Reds believe they are in a very strong position to sign him.<\/p>\n However, sources have informed us of a big development in that Man City<\/a> are seriously considering a bid of their own for Kerkez, in an attempt to hijack Liverpool\u2019s pursuit of the Hungarian international.<\/p>\n Pep Guardiola\u2019s side are keen to build a revitalized squad with a focus on top youngsters that are capable of taking them back to the top of the Premier League.<\/p>\n TEAMtalk understands that Man City have made contact with Kerkez\u2019s agents in recent days and are now seriously considering making an approach this summer.<\/p>\n The Bournemouth full-back is considered a top target for the Cityzens, who are now starting to do the legwork on transfer targets under new sporting director Hugo Viana. With this in mind, we are about to see Man City and Liverpool<\/a> go head-to-head for one of the Premier League\u2019s most exciting young players this summer.<\/p>\n READ MORE<\/strong>:\u00a0\u2018Door ajar\u2019 \u2013 Ornstein offers Liverpool shred of hope Alexander-Arnold could reject Real Madrid<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Man City to rival Liverpool for Milos Kerkez<\/strong><\/p>\n Bournemouth have accepted that they face a battle to keep hold of their best players this summer. Along with Kerkez, centre-back Dean Huijsen and forward Antoine Semenyo are generating interest from top sides.<\/p>\n Sources have informed TEAMtalk that Andoni Iraola\u2019s side have begun looking at left-back targets as they anticipate Kerkez\u2019s departure.<\/p>\n As previously reported, we understand that a bid of at least \u00a340m would required to make Bournemouth consider selling Kerkez this summer. Both Liverpool and Man City view this as fair.<\/p>\n Liverpool have been working on a deal for Kerkez for months and have been in regular contact with his entourage. They view him as an ideal addition, as Arne Slot looks to bring in a long-term successor to Andy Robertson.<\/p>\n A move to Anfield interests Kerkez but he will be keen to speak to Man City as he continues to assess the options available to him this summer.<\/p>\n LaLiga giants Real Madrid<\/a> have also looked at the left-back but they have not made any major moves in his direction and are not expected to this summer.<\/p>\n The race is heating up for Kerkez though and it will be interesting to see whether Liverpool or Man City make the first formal bid for the talented youngster.<\/p>\n Latest Liverpool news<\/strong><\/p>\n \ud83d\udd34\u00a0\u2018World-class\u2019 striker \u2018can\u2019t go to Liverpool\u2019 as pundit moots Real Madrid transfer<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n \ud83d\udd34\u00a0SIX Liverpool stars who could leave revealed as transformational window looms \u2013 sources<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n \ud83d\udd34\u00a0FIVE leading Liverpool targets confirmed as Arne Slot eyes new striker, defensive reinforcements<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n