SLOT TO KOP KERKEZ

Reds closing in on deal for £45m Cherries left-back

- BY CHRIS MCKENNA

LIVERPOOL are trying to finalise a deal for Bournemouth full-back Milos Kerkez.

But the Cherries are demanding £45million for the Hungary left-back as talks continue between the clubs.

The Reds have yet to submit an official bid but will do so when they feel they can strike an agreement.

That is getting closer and discussions will continue this week with confidence growing that the player will end up at Liverpool.

There will need to be a compromise on the fee.

Boss Arne Slot and sporting director Richard Hughes have earmarked the left-back as their priority in the position they want to strengthen this summer.