Manchester United are reportedly keeping tabs on 20-year-old Hungarian international Milos Kerkez at Premier League club Bournemouth.
According to a report from Give Me Sport, Manchester United are keen on Milos Kerkez from Premier League club Bournemouth in the summer transfer window. However, they will face competition from Arsenal and Chelsea.
The defender was valued at £42 million in the summer transfer window when he was linked with several clubs, including Manchester United. Kerkez could prove to be a quality long-term investment for the Red Devils.
Manchester United need to bring in an alternative to Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia. Both players have been quite injury prone, and Kerkez would be a quality investment for them. However, the Premier League heavyweights have also shown interest in other left-backs, including Antonee Robinson.
The Bournemouth defender could be tempted to join a big club like Manchester United, and he would be able to compete for trophies with them. The Red Devils certainly have the financial muscle to pay the £42 million asking price, and it remains to be seen whether they decide to step up their interest in the player and submit a concrete offer in January.
Arsenal and Chelsea need a left-back
Arsenal could use a left-back as well. Kieran Tierney has been linked with a move away from the Premier League club, and the Bournemouth left-back would be the ideal alternative. As far as Chelsea are concerned, Ben Chilwell has fallen down the pecking order at the West London club, and he will need to be replaced.
The Bournemouth prospect could be the ideal addition for them, and he could compete with Marc Cucurella for the starting spot. It remains to be seen which of the three English clubs decide to make a move for the Bournemouth defender.
The opportunity to join some of the best clubs in the country will be quite tempting for the young defender, and he is likely to be attracted to the idea of joining them in January. Although the Cherries will not want to sanction the departure of a key player midway through the season, a substantial offer could tempt them into considering a sale.
Joining a big club will help the young defender develop further as well. He would get to play alongside top class players and work under the tutelage of world-class managers. It remains to be seen where he ends up.