However, there is a distinct possibility that midfield maestro Alexis Mac Allister could switch to the '6' and vacate the number 10 strip for Kerkez's fellow new signing Wirtz, and that specific option would make more sense for an engine-room enforcer anyway.

Liverpool have agreed a £40m deal to sign left-back Milos Kerkez from Bournemouth. The 21-year-old Hungary international is set to join the Premier League champions after two seasons with the Cherries.

Liverpool have reportedly agreed a deal with Bournemouth for Milos Kerkez having finalised the signing of Florian Wirtz, while speculation continues over a “significant” move for Marc Guehi next. The reigning Premier League champions are wasting preciously little time in reinforcing their title-winning squad under Arne Slot this summer,