TalkSPORT understands Bournemouth do not want to sell Milos Kerkez in the January transfer window as they are two big boys in the Premier League fold.
Kerkez has made a big impression at the Cherries since joining from AZ Alkmaar for an undisclosed fee in July 2023.
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The left-back was instrumental in Bournemouth’s promotion to the Premier League under Andoni Iraola, scoring superbly in a 4-1 win over Newcastle.
It is not surprising that his performances have sparked transfer interest, particularly in the top English league.
Liverpool and Manchester United are believed to be interested in the Hungarian international.
However, Bournemouth will not approve a sale this month.
The Liverpool connection is supported by the fact that Reds sporting director Richard Hughes was the man who signed Kerkez for Bournemouth.
The boss then left the south coast club and joined Liverpool in June.
Earlier in the window, Bournemouth welcomed fellow left-back Julio Soler from Argentine club Lanus.
He has already made one appearance for the club, last weekend in the 5-1 FA Cup win over West Brom.
However, Kerkez is likely to remain ahead of him in the pecking order having started all 22 Premier League games this season.
The 21-year-old has scored two goals and assisted four more in 56 appearances in all competitions since his arrival.
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His final goal on Saturday was Bournemouth’s fourth and final goal of the afternoon in a stunning win over Newcastle.
Justin Kluivert was the star of the show at St James’ Park as he scored a hat-trick – his second of the season – and then assisted Kerkez for his stoppage-time goal.
The victory was Bournemouth’s sixth win in their last ten Premier League games, in which they remained unbeaten.
Iraola’s team sits sixth in the table, just one point behind the top four.
Their strong form means that qualification for European football next season is looking increasingly likely.