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First Jeremie Frimpong, now Milos Kerkez! Liverpool ramp up pursuit of Bournemouth defender as they close in on right-back

<p>The Reds are acting swiftly to strengthen their backline following <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/trent-alexander-arnold-confirms-liverpool-exit-breaks-silence-future-emotional-statement/blte356347d3974e5f4" target="_blank">Trent Alexander-Arnold's exit in the summer</a>, as they have reportedly approached Bournemouth to sign their full-back Kerkez, according to <a href="https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1924359375155839174" target="_blank"><em>Fabrizio Romano</em></a>. The journalist adds that talks between the two Premier League clubs are advancing and are <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/liverpool-bournemouth-name-price-for-milos-kerkez-not-interested-caoimhin-kelleher-potential-transfer/blt0306a76073bc99e7" target="_blank">now discussing the player's transfer fee</a>. The Reds have a personal agreement in place with the defender.  </p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>The Merseyside club have already sealed the <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/liverpool-first-signing-premier-league-champions-%C2%A330m-jeremie-frimpong-release-clause-netherlands-star-trent-alexander-arnold/bltd67472965bb6bf30" target="_blank">signing of Bayer Leverkusen right full-back Jeremie Frimpong</a>, who has completed the first part of his medical with the English champions and will complete the process on Monday. It has also been revealed that the <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/trent-alexander-arnold-replaced-liverpool-gbp30m-jeremie-frimpong-transfer-shirt-number-revealed/blt83d790d9be72a2e1#csb1a0750a2279efeb" target="_blank">player will wear the shirt number 30</a>.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Liverpool reportedly organised a 'leaving party' for Alexander-Arnold at their training centre, which <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/truth-behind-trent-alexander-arnold-leaving-party-revealed-liverpool-fans-fume-over-lavish-bash/blt69cb3a0c993d837d#cs91a2a234bec9dc6a" target="_blank">angered a section of the fans</a>. The player was also booed at Anfield during the 2-2 draw with Arsenal on May 11. </p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Arne Slot's side will play their final two games of the 2024-25 campaign against Brighton and Fulham on May 19 and 25, respectively. </p>

WHAT NEXT FOR LIVERPOOL?

First Jeremie Frimpong, now Milos Kerkez! Liverpool ramp up pursuit of Bournemouth defender as they close in on right-back | Goal.com

Liverpool have approached Bournemouth for Milos Kerkez&apos;s transfer as they close in on signing the full-back this summer.