{"id":54692,"date":"2025-05-19T09:10:45","date_gmt":"2025-05-19T08:10:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/?p=54692"},"modified":"2025-05-19T09:16:28","modified_gmt":"2025-05-19T08:16:28","slug":"premier-league-champions-liverpool-close-in-on-second-summer-signing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/premier-league-champions-liverpool-close-in-on-second-summer-signing\/","title":{"rendered":"Premier League Champions Liverpool Close In on Second Summer Signing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Liverpool&rsquo;s summer rebuild is gathering pace with the Premier League Champions on the brink of finalising their second major signing ahead of the upcoming season. The Reds have already secured the arrival of Jeremie Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen, activating the Dutch full-back&rsquo;s &euro;35 million release clause. <\/p><p>The final stages of Frimpong&rsquo;s medical and contract signing are expected to be completed soon, marking the first official addition under new head coach Arne Slot. Frimpong&rsquo;s arrival signals Liverpool&rsquo;s intent to reinforce in key positions early on as they prepare to defend their Premier League crown with a revamped squad.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Liverpool in Advanced Talks With Bournemouth for Kerkez<\/h2><p>Hungarian left-back Milos Kerkez is edging closer to a move to Liverpool from Bournemouth, according to Fabrizio Romano. The Reds have entered advanced talks for the 21-year-old defender as part of a broader push to strengthen the squad ahead of the 2025&ndash;26 campaign. One of the key priorities this summer at Anfield is reinforcing the left-back position. <\/p><p>With Andy Robertson enduring a noticeable dip in form, Slot is keen to bring in a long-term replacement who can offer pace, creativity, and defensive solidity down the flank. Kerkez has long been on Liverpool&rsquo;s radar, and negotiations with Bournemouth have now accelerated, with personal terms also being discussed.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">&#128680; Understand Liverpool have contacted Bournemouth for Milos Kerkez deal with talks now advancing!<br><br>Liverpool are also completing the agreement on personal terms with Kerkez, keen on the move.<br><br>Negotiations underway between clubs on transfer fee. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/RXonkKteo5\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>pic.twitter.com\/RXonkKteo5<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/FabrizioRomano\/status\/1924359375155839174?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>May 19, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><p><\/p><p><strong>Also read: <a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/erling-haaland-unimpressive-in-another-final-as-manchester-city-lose-fa-cup-title\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>Erling Haaland Unimpressive in Another Final As Manchester City Lose FA Cup Title<\/a><\/strong><\/p><p>The Hungary international enjoyed an impressive season with Bournemouth, contributing 2 goals and 5 assists in the Premier League. His performances have not only caught the eye of Liverpool but also reportedly attracted interest from Manchester City and Real Madrid. However, Kerkez appears to favour a move to Anfield, where he would compete for a starting spot and potentially become the heir to Robertson.<\/p><p>Interestingly, Liverpool sporting director Richard Hughes, who joined from Bournemouth last summer. was responsible for bringing Kerkez to the Cherries. It is understood that Hughes is now playing a key role in reuniting with the defender on Merseyside.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"tr\" dir=\"ltr\">Milos Kerkez 1v1 Defense<br> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/rKecKUtcEU\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>pic.twitter.com\/rKecKUtcEU<\/a><\/p>&mdash; 1947prod. 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