Bournemouth defender Milos Kerkez has been linked with a move away from the Premier League club in recent months.
Milos Kerkez has established himself as one of the best young defensive prospects in the Premier League, and he has been linked with Chelsea and Manchester United.
However, a report by Caught Offside has now claimed that the West London outfit have decided to abandon their pursuit of the 20-year-old defender. It will be interesting to see if Chelsea decide to move on to other targets.
Chelsea need to sign a quality left-back, and Kerkez would have been a quality long-term investment for them. He would have been an upgrade on Ben Chilwell, who has been linked with an exit from the club. The England international does not have a future at Chelsea, and he is expected to leave the club when the transfer window opens in January.
Chelsea will need to replace him, and it remains to be seen who they end up signing. Meanwhile, the 20-year-old defender is a target for Manchester United as well. Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia have had their fair share of injury problems, and Manchester United need a dependable player in that area.
The Bournemouth defender would be a superb acquisition for them. He has the quality to thrive at the biggest clubs in the country, and the opportunity to join Manchester United will be quite exciting for him. The Cherries will not want to lose a talented young player like him any time soon, and they could demand a substantial amount of money for his services.
Can Manchester United sign Milos Kerkez?
Chelsea and Manchester United certainly have the finances to sign the player, and it remains to be seen whether the Red Devils decide to come forward with an official offer to sign the player. The fact that Chelsea have abandoned their pursuit of the defender will certainly come as a major boost for Manchester United, who will feel that they have a clear shot at signing the player now. Manchester United need to improve their squad further and the 20-year-old will certainly help them push for trophies.
