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EXCLUSIVE: Man Utd make Euro 2024 star Milos Kerkez their TOP summer target
Bence Bocsák
- Updated: 21 Jun 2024 12:05 BST
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Manchester United have made Bournemouth's Milos Kerkez their top left-back target this summer, FootballTransfers understands.
Kerkez is currently catching the eye with Hungary at Euro 2024, where he has shone, despite his team's poor results.
He also caught the eye during his debut season for Bournemouth, playing more minutes than any other defender aged 21 years old or younger in the Premier League.
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As reported by The Transfers Podcast, Arsenal and Chelsea are also interested in a transfer but Kerkez's performances last campaign have attracted the attention of Man Utd, who are keen to recruit another left-back this summer and have made the youngster a priority.
Luke Shaw's injury problems have become a real issue at Old Trafford, and Erik ten Hag's side highlighted have identified Kerkez as a top target for the role.
The Hungarian is believed to have also attracted interest from Chelsea and Arsenal.
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However, Bournemouth are reluctant to let Kerkez leave and will demand over double the €17.9 million they paid to sign him from AZ Alkmaar last summer.
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Although Bournemouth want to keep the Hungary international, it is understood that Kerkez would be open to an Old Trafford move.
His father is a Man Utd fan and was spotted taking a picture with Ten Hag by Sportal when Bournemouth faced United at Old Trafford last season.
In the past Kerkez has named United legend Nemanja Vidic as his childhood idol, and admitted he would relish the opportunity to play for a club of United’s stature.
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“You don't need to explain to anyone what it means to play football in Manchester United, moreover, my childhood idol, Nemanja Vidic, was also a dominant player there.” Kerkez told Sportal back in March.
“It is an honour and a big responsibility to play in a team of this level, every footballer dreams of reaching the highest level and winning trophies. However, the question is not relevant, because I have an active contract with Bournemouth, I feel good in the team, and now I am only interested in being as successful as possible with the club.”
It is expected that United will look to progress a deal for Kerkez once Hungary's Euro 2024 campaign ends.
