Liverpool are having unimaginable this marketing campaign, with Arne Slot surpassing everybody’s expectations with what he has achieved with the membership in his debut season.
The Dutch supervisor took over the reigns from the membership’s iconic supervisor Jurgen Klopp in the summertime following the German’s resolution to take a break from soccer.
And plenty of, together with Liverpool followers thought that the membership will enter right into a transition part with the brand new supervisor anticipated to take time to get it going.
Nonetheless, Slot has left the footballing world shock with how effectively he has carried out, with him on target to win the Premier League in his first season in cost. They’re at the moment 15 factors forward of Arsenal in what not appears to be a title race, having misplaced only one league sport all season.
The Reds have additionally booked their spot within the League Cup remaining and have a one purpose lead towards PSG within the Champions League Spherical of 16s.
Regardless of a improbable season, one concern which has emerged is the left-back place. Veteran star Andy Robertson has struggled with type not too long ago, whereas 2nd selection Kostas Tsimikar isn’t all the time essentially the most constant in his performances.
Liverpool explored left-back reinforcements in January, with Bournemouth’s Milos Kerkez rising as a high goal. Whereas the Hungarian worldwide dismissed hypothesis a few transfer to Anfield, Liverpool stay , with latest studies suggesting that talks have been held over a possible switch.
Fabrizio Romano: Arne Slot approves Milos Kerkez signing
Now as per the most recent from Fabrizio Romano for GiveMeSport, Arne Slot has given his approval for the switch of Kerkez in the summertime switch window. He states that the Reds’ curiosity within the participant is real and contacts are anticipated to be initiated within the coming months.
Under is a snippet from Romano’s report:
“It’s not one thing assured or agreed at this stage, it’s nonetheless early; however Liverpool wish to usher in a brand new left-back in the summertime in addition to a centre-back and Kerkez is one among three important names on the shortlist already accepted by Arne Slot.
“Contacts are anticipated to comply with and proceed within the subsequent months; Liverpool’s curiosity is real and concrete, because the “world-class” Kerkez is attracted by Champions League soccer for his future and there’s an opportunity to make the deal occur this summer time. Now we anticipate the subsequent weeks to grasp when and the way the contacts will proceed.”
He additionally mentions that whereas competitors to signal him will likely be robust, a number of components makes Liverpool favourites, together with the present relationship between Richard Hughes, Bournemouth and Kerkez.
In a separate publish on his Threads account, Romano revealed that the Merseyside membership are ‘in touch for Kerkez’ who’s ‘excessive on their checklist’.
Jamie Carragher has urged Liverpool to signal ‘excellent’ Kerkez
Liverpool’s legendary defender Jamie Carragher has already urged the membership to signal Kerkez, describing his performances this season as ‘excellent’.
Carragher mentioned:
‘(Milos) Kerkez has been a revelation at Bournemouth. The technical director who introduced him to Bournemouth (Richard Hughes) is now the sporting director at Liverpool.”
“Kerkez appears like a full again and he’s aggressive. He’s been excellent since he got here into the Premier League and is one to observe sooner or later whether or not he stays or strikes on.”
