Manchester United 'keeping an eye' on Bournemouth's Milos Kerkez for 2025

manchester united They have been unable to call on Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia so far this season due to their injury problems. The two left-backs have been on the treatment table since the end of the previous campaign, forcing Diogo Dalot to play in an unconventional position instead of his usual right-back role.

Ruben Amorim will preside over his first game as United manager against Ipswich Town on November 24 and while Shaw could be considered fit for the match, doubts remain over his future usefulness as Malacia's problems continue.

With a resolution needed sooner rather than later, the Red Devils are “keeping an eye” on Bournemouth star Milos Kerkez. according to Football Transfers. The 21-year-old has become one of the league's breakout players this season and has sparked the interest of Liverpool Additionally, Man United could face competition for his signature if they make a formal move.

A low-cost signing that is worth betting on

Milos Kerkez valuation in Transfermarket It amounts to approximately £17 million, which is a price Manchester United can afford to risk, especially considering that none of their current left-backs are living up to expectations.

Even if Luke Shaw were to remain fit, he is unlikely to fit in well at left-back when Ruben Amorim uses the 4-3-3, so regardless of the England international's progression since his injury, the Red Devils will need a player in his role. Kerkez has a good eye for attacking play and is a good dribbler, which would be up to what United are looking for.

TO transfer The Hungarian international is unlikely to happen in January given his importance in the Bournemouth team, although things could accelerate in the summer. Cherries' asking price also remains to be seen, but is likely to be closer to its £17m valuation, and not much more than that.