Bournemouth full-back Milos Kerkez has opened the door to a summer exit amid links with Premier League champions Liverpool.
Arne Slot's side may have lifted the Premier League trophy on Sunday, but plans are well underway for the 2025-26 season.
Bayer Leverkusen full-back Jeremie Frimpong is said to be on the verge of joining the Reds after recently passing his medical with the club.
Liverpool are believed to be in pole position to sign Frimpong's Leverkusen teammate Florian Wirtz, who is favouring a move to Anfield over a transfer to Bayern Munich.
The Reds are also said to be keen to strengthen their left-back position by signing a long-term successor for Andy Robertson.
Kerkez drops transfer hint
Liverpool have been heavily linked with a move for Bournemouth's Kerkez, who has built a reputation as one of the Premier League's top full-backs.
The Hungary international appeared to open the door to a summer departure in a social media post following Bournemouth's 2-0 win over Leicester City on the final day of the Premier League season, admitting that he is unsure what will happen next in his career.
In a post on Instagram, Kerkez wrote: "38 games, 38 started, we finished the job and broke the record, thanks to the fans and everyone for support.
"Thanks to the gaffer for trusting me to start all 38 games, and special thanks to the one above for keeping me safe and healthy and of course nothing would be possible without my family.
"I don't know what will happen in next week, but Cherries family, thank you!"
Kerkez's career at Bournemouth
The left-back has made 74 competitive appearances since he joined the South-coast side from AZ Alkmaar in the summer of 2023.
Kerkez started all 38 Premier League matches for Andoni Iraola's side in the 2024-25 season, contributing two goals and six assists.
The defender helped Bournemouth collect 56 points from 38 games to clinch ninth spot, equalling the club's best-ever finish in the Premier League.
Kerkez still has three years left to run on his contract, but it would be a surprise if he is still at the Vitality Stadium at the start of next season. body check tags ::
