manchester united They are reportedly “more interested” in signing Bournemouth star Milos Kerkez this summer, according to the transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.
After joining the Red Devils from Feyenoord in 2022, Tyrell Malacia enjoyed a promising debut campaign in the first division but was unable to participate due to a serious knee problem last season.
Luke Shaw was also unable to serve the club properly last season due to his injury problems, therefore, Erik ten Hag He was left without a specialist left back for most of the campaign.
So Man Utd are reportedly planning to strengthen their defense by signing a new young left-back ahead of next season. A few names have been linked with a move to Old Trafford in recent times with Miguel Gutierrez being mentioned as a potential target, but Kerkez is now emerging as a serious option.
Talking about the United Stand YouTube Channel, Roman have reported that Man Utd are the club “most interested” in signing the Bournemouth star and could make a concrete approach this summer.
Kerkez to Man Utd
The journalist further claims that the Hungarian would be open to joining the Red Devils if they formalized their interest, but Bournemouth will not let their star leave easily as they are interested in retaining him for another season.
The 20-year-old joined the Cherries from AZ Alkmaar last summer and after moving to the Vitality Stadium, the youngster showed promising performances last season.
So, it seems that impressed by Kerkez's performances, United have expressed their interest in signing him. The young man, valued at around £17 million for Transfer marketHe signed a long-term contract with Bournemouth, so Andoni Iraola's team is expected to demand a significant amount of money to let him leave.
Manchester United's summer budget is reportedly restricted due to FFP regulations, so it remains to be seen how much they are preparing to spend to sign the Hungarian international.
Kerkez is fast, strong, likes to move forward and is also efficient in defensive contributions. The Bournemouth star is a determined character and possesses great potential, so he could be an excellent acquisition for United if they finally manage to secure his signature in the next transfer window.