The 21-year-old Hungarian international, who has been a standout performer for the Cherries, is set to undergo a medical next week and will sign a five-year contract with the Reds, according to The Athletic's David Ornstein.
Kerkez, who joined Bournemouth from AZ Alkmaar in 2023 for 15.5 million pounds, caught the eye of Liverpool's scouts with an impressive 2024-25 Premier League campaign.
Starting all 38 league matches under Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola, he contributed two goals and five assists, showcasing his attacking flair and defensive reliability. His performances helped Bournemouth secure a commendable ninth-place finish.
The transfer gained momentum after Bournemouth signed Rennes left-back Adrien Truffert for around 14 million pounds, signaling their readiness to part ways with Kerkez. This move paves the way for Liverpool to bolster their defensive options as they aim to defend their Premier League title under manager Arne Slot.
Kerkez's father, Sebastijan, recently spoke on the Super Indirektno podcast, emphasizing his son's commitment to Liverpool. "It's only Liverpool for us, and we're not going anywhere else," he said. "Everything is done between us, we just need to sort out some details, but it's basically a done deal."
He also highlighted the role of Liverpool's sporting director Richard Hughes, who previously brought Kerkez to Bournemouth, in facilitating the transfer.
This signing marks Liverpool's third major acquisition of the summer, following the arrivals of Bayer Leverkusen's Jeremie Frimpong for 29.5 million pounds and Florian Wirtz for a club-record 116 million pounds. Wirtz's move is nearing completion, with transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirming on X that the German star will undergo a medical in the coming days and earn approximately 200,000 pounds per week, aligning with Liverpool's salary structure.
Kerkez's arrival could spell the end for Andy Robertson's tenure at Anfield, with the Scottish left-back linked to a move to Atletico Madrid. The 31-year-old, who joined Liverpool in 2017, faces increased competition, and his potential departure would allow Slot to reshape the squad with younger talents like Kerkez and Kostas Tsimikas vying for the left-back role.
Reflecting on his ambitions earlier this year, Kerkez told The Athletic, "As a kid, you dream to play at the highest level, win trophies, be on the best teams." His move to Liverpool, a club chasing silverware, aligns perfectly with those aspirations.
With Kerkez set to join forces with Frimpong and Wirtz, Liverpool are sending a clear message: they are building a squad ready to dominate both domestically and in Europe. Fans will be eager to see how this dynamic young defender adapts to Slot's high-intensity system as the Reds gear up for another thrilling season.
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