Aston Villa are poised to enter the fray in the pursuit of Bournemouth defender Milos Kerkez, with the Hungarian left-back reportedly valued at £40m by the Cherries.
According to sources close to the club, Villa are considering making a move for Kerkez in the January transfer window, as Unai Emery looks to bolster his squad. The Villa manager has already stated his desire to add to his team, and the signing of Kerkez would be a significant coup for the club.
“Milos is a talented young player who has already shown his quality in the Premier League,” said one source. “He’s got a lot of potential and would be a great addition to any team.”
Kerkez has been in impressive form for Bournemouth this season, and his performances have caught the attention of several top-flight clubs. Liverpool, Manchester United, and other Premier League teams are also reportedly interested in signing the 21-year-old defender.
“Milos is a top-class player who would fit in well at any of the top clubs in the Premier League,” said Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola. “We’re keen to keep him, but we also know that we can’t stand in the way of his career development.”
The potential arrival of Kerkez at Villa Park could spell trouble for current left-back Ian Maatsen, who has struggled to establish himself in Emery’s starting XI. Maatsen arrived at Villa in the summer transfer window, but has found himself largely confined to the bench.
“Ian is a talented player, but he’s struggled to adapt to the Premier League,” said Emery. “We’re working with him to try and improve his game, but we also need to be realistic about his chances of playing regularly.”
The signing of Kerkez would be a significant statement of intent from Villa, who are looking to push on and challenge for a top-six finish in the Premier League. With the January transfer window fast approaching, it remains to be seen whether Villa will be able to secure the services of the talented young defender.
“We’re always looking to improve our squad and bring in players who can help us achieve our goals,” said Emery. “If Milos is available and we can agree a deal, then we’ll certainly be interested in signing him.”
Villa’s interest in Kerkez is a clear indication of their ambition to strengthen their squad in the January transfer window. The club has been linked with several other players in recent weeks, and it appears that Emery is keen to make a statement of intent in the transfer market.
“Unai Emery is a manager who likes to be proactive in the transfer market,” said one source. “He’s always looking for ways to improve his squad, and he’s not afraid to make big decisions if he thinks it will benefit the team.”
The signing of Kerkez would be a significant coup for Villa, and would demonstrate the club’s commitment to competing with the top teams in the Premier League. With the January transfer window fast approaching, it remains to be seen whether Villa will be able to secure the services of the talented young defender.
“We’ll have to wait and see what happens in the January transfer window,” said Emery. “But one thing is certain – we’ll be doing everything we can to strengthen our squad and bring in players who can help us achieve our goals.”
