Rayan Ait-Nouri has once more been linked to Liverpool, with Wolves to settle his future early on within the switch window.
Andy Robertson‘s gradual drop-off in high quality has led Liverpool to the seek for a brand new left-back this summer time.
Within the Premier League, two important candidates have been linked during the last couple of years, Wolves‘ Ait-Nouri and Bournemouth‘s Milos Kerkez.
Telegraph journalist John Percy has provided an replace on each, explaining the latter is now the Reds’ most popular possibility.
“Ait-Nouri, the Algeria worldwide, has been scouted continuously by Liverpool and Manchester Metropolis in current seasons, however Wolves are anticipated to debate an improved deal forward of the following marketing campaign,” wrote the reporter.
“Ait-Nouri has two years left on his present deal and the Wolves hierarchy are able to reward him for his performances and progress.
“Liverpool have been previous admirers of the left wing-back however their No. 1 goal in that place is Bournemouth’s Milos Kerkez. Manchester Metropolis have additionally distanced themselves from a transfer this summer time.
“Wolves envisage Ait-Nouri extending his keep at Molineux and are hopeful that an settlement will be reached earlier than pre-season.”
Kerkez being the frontrunner would match up with what Merseyside journalists are saying.
Percy’s colleague, Chris Bascombe, has reported related however advised that the membership are “reluctant to overpay for a left-back as they’re on the lookout for a participant to share the workload with Robertson, not essentially relegate him to back-up standing.”
Kerkez would value about £45 million, based on the Occasions.
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Whereas it’s credible that Liverpool would have had curiosity in Ait-Nouri, it now seems unlikely they might transfer for the Algerian with Kerkez additionally an possibility.
This Is Anfield spoke to the Bournemouth Every day Echo‘s Alex Smith about Kerkez after a breakout season.
Smith mentioned: “He’s a superb attacking left-back who has actually kicked on this season.
“His supply particularly has improved this season, a number of the assists he has picked up have been glorious – his cross at Tottenham a spotlight.
“His defence can be excellent, he’s in a position to make use of his tempo and physicality to deal properly with threats and is an effective tackler.
“He’s not the tallest so can battle within the air – which is clearly not among the many key attributes of a full-back however is one to concentrate on.
“He has improved massively going ahead and a few of his crossing has been glorious this 12 months, however there’s additionally room for additional enchancment.”
