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Milos Kerkez Seals Liverpool Switch as Slot’s Squad Reshaping Continues

Liverpool have completed the signing of highly-rated left-back Milos Kerkez from Bournemouth in a £40 million deal, continuing an ambitious summer rebuild under Arne Slot following their Premier League title triumph.

The 21-year-old Hungary international becomes the fourth major addition to Slot’s squad ahead of the 2025–26 campaign. Kerkez has signed a five-year contract and will add further depth and competition on the left side of defence as the club prepares for another packed domestic and European schedule.

Slot’s Influence Clear in Strategic Recruitment

Kerkez joins a growing list of high-profile arrivals since Slot took charge, with the Dutchman clearly determined to build a side in his own image. The former AZ Alkmaar and Feyenoord boss, who delivered Liverpool’s first league title in four years in his debut season, has wasted little time stamping his authority on the squad.

Sky Sports News reports the completion of the Kerkez deal, which follows Jeremie Frimpong’s £29.5 million arrival from Bayer Leverkusen and the headline-grabbing signing of Florian Wirtz from the same club. Wirtz’s deal, potentially worth up to £116 million, could become a British record should all performance-based clauses be triggered.

Long-Term Vision Taking Shape

The addition of Kerkez reflects a clear long-term vision at Anfield. Young, technically gifted and tactically adaptable, the full-back impressed in his debut Premier League season with Bournemouth, catching the eye with his pace, positional awareness and progressive play. His performances prompted interest from several top sides, but Liverpool’s proactive approach and Slot’s vision proved decisive.

Kerkez will likely compete with Andy Robertson, whose game time was managed carefully last season, and offers an option for rotation or tactical flexibility in both domestic and Champions League fixtures.

Summer Spending Nears £200m Benchmark

This latest addition takes Liverpool’s summer spending to over £200 million, a figure that also includes last year’s agreement for goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili. The £29 million deal with Valencia was finalised in August 2024, with the Georgia international officially joining the club on 1 July.

Kerkez’s arrival completes an early flurry of business from the Premier League champions, suggesting that the club’s hierarchy is fully backing Slot in his plans to evolve and refresh the squad. With key areas being addressed and several core players retained, Liverpool appear well positioned to defend their title and mount a strong challenge across multiple fronts next season.