Real Madrid rivalled by Bayern Munich in race for Premier League defender – report | OneFootball

While Real Madrid are weighing up a summer move for AFC Bournemouth youngster Dean Huijsen, they have also been credited with an interest in his teammate Milos Kerkez.

The Hungarian international has established himself as one of the best left-backs in the Premier League this season and has been a key figure in Andoni Iraola’s outfit who are punching above their weight this season.

Real Madrid, given that neither Ferland Mendy nor Fran Garcia, have nailed down the left-back spot, are said to be monitoring Kerkez.

Bayern Munich enter race

However, now, according to Fichajes, Bayern Munich are making a strong move to sign Milos Kerkez, with the idea of swooping him away from under Real Madrid.

At just 21 years old, Kerkez has become one of the most sought-after full-backs thanks to his blend of stamina, tactical awareness, and attacking drive down the left flank.

Man in demand. (Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images)

His performances in England have caught the eye of top scouts, including those at Real Madrid, who have been tracking him for months. But Bayern have recently stepped up their pursuit.

The German side sees Kerkez as a perfect fit for their squad overhaul – a young but proven profile who matches their high-energy style of play.

His aggressive defending and attacking intent align well with what the Bavarians want from their full-backs, and they are ready to invest significantly to secure his signature.

While Real Madrid have not backed off, sources close to the player suggest he might be leaning toward the project offered by Bayern and the lure of playing at the Allianz Arena.

Given the growing interest in the youngster, Bournemouth, aware that they are unlikely to keep the player beyond this season, may soon open the door to negotiations.