Manchester United and Chelsea are reportedly concerned about signing AFC Bournemouth star Milos Kerkez, as per the switch journalist Ben Jacobs.
The Pink Devils have struggled with left-back points this season as Tyrell Malacia has been sidelined because the begin of this marketing campaign attributable to a critical damage. Luke Shaw has additionally discovered it tough to remain match as he has been dominated out for nearly the remainder of this time period owing to an damage.
Man Utd signed Sergio Reguilon on a mortgage deal from Tottenham Hotspur final summer time so as to add depth to the left-back place, however Erik ten Hag’s facet opted to ship the Spaniard again to Spurs in January.
So, Man Utd are at the moment with out a specialist left-back and Ten Hag has been compelled to make use of Victor Lindelof in that function. However, the Sweden worldwide – who’s a centre-back by traits – has discovered it tough to provide his greatest in an unnatural place.
Subsequently, it seems the Pink Devils have began to discover the market to strengthen their backline by signing a brand new left-back forward of subsequent season. Now, talking on The United Stand YouTube channel, Jacobs has reported that Man Utd ‘actually like’ Kerkez and so they may make a swoop for him throughout the low season.
Battle
Nonetheless, the journalist states that securing the 20-year-old’s signature received’t be simple for Man Utd as Chelsea are additionally plotting a swoop for him and so they have been monitoring his growth earlier than making a possible transfer.
Jacobs stated:
“I feel when it comes to left-backs, or extra versatile wing backs or inverted full-backs are involved, Milos Kerkez goes to be one to observe. Chelsea have scouted him, Manchester United actually likes the participant as properly.”
Chelsea have additionally struggled with damage issues this season with a number of of these at their again. Marc Cucurella has been unavailable for choice in current instances attributable to an Damage drawback, whereas Ben Chilwell was additionally absent owing to damage issues earlier this season. So, Chelsea are additionally seemingly seeking to bolster their left-back place with Kerkez rising as a critical possibility.
After becoming a member of Bournemouth final summer time, the teenager has established himself as one of many key gamers in Andoni Iraola’s beginning eleven this time period. So, Kerkez – valued at round £17m by Transfermarkt – could possibly be a shrewd signing for Man Utd or Chelsea with a view to the long-term future in the event that they buy him.
Nonetheless, it’s going to be fascinating to see whether or not the Pink Devils or the Blues finally decide to formalise their curiosity in signing the Bournemouth star this summer time.
