Liverpool converge on Prem duo as Arne Slot covers his eyes for Reds star being taken apart by Bukayo Saka

Liverpool are keen to sign a new left-back and have identified Wolves’ Rayan Ait-Nouri and Bournemouth’s Milos Kerkez as targets.

Arne Slot is keen to bring in more competition for Andy Robertson and Kostas Tsimikas, with the latter only starting one Premier League game this season.

Robertson’s form appears to have turned around in the past 12 months and was recently highlighted by Bukayo Saka in the Red’s 2-2 draw against Arsenal in the Emirates.

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According to TBR Football, Liverpool are keeping Ait-Nouri and Kerkez ‘close’ as left-back options, while Ajax’s Jorrel Hato also has admirers at Anfield.

The report claims Liverpool have been following Ait-Nouri for over 12 months and that he is the ‘preferred option’, although it won’t be easy to lure him away from Wolves.

Ait-Nouri, 23, is one of Wolves’ key players and has featured in all their Premier League games so far. However, he is only under contract until 2026, so Gary O’Neil’s side could be forced into a sale if he refuses to sign an extension.

Bournemouth have not confirmed how long Kerkez is under contract, although reports suggest his contract expires in 2027. Arsenal and Manchester United have also been linked with the Cherries full-back.

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Liverpool want a new left back in January – sources

Sources have revealed to TEAMtalk that Liverpool are keen to sign a new left-back in the January transfer window and have confirmed they are eyeing Kerkez.

Kerkez has long been tracked by the Reds and his performances and potential make him a potential long-term replacement for Robertson.

Our information suggests that, contrary to reports, Kerkez is actually Liverpool’s top left-back target, not Ait-Nouri, although the Wolves star is also admired.

Slot is keen to build a side that can dominate English football and with Kerkez still only 20 years old, it looks like he will get even better as he gains more experience.

Sources say Kerkez fully respects Bournemouth but is ‘ready to go’ and take on a new challenge at a top club like Liverpool. He expects this season to be his last at the Vitality Stadium.

Liverpool gossip: Trent ‘rejects’ contract offer / Mbeumo watched

Meanwhile, Liverpool are doing everything they can to sign Trent Alexander-Arnold to a new contract, amid the interest of Real Madrid.

His current contract expires next summer, raising fears that he could leave on a free transfer. Real Madrid have been in contact with Alexander-Arnold’s entourage for some time and have made him a top transfer target for 2025.

Alexander-Arnold will be eligible for pre-contractual talks with foreign clubs from early January and Madrid are ready to offer him a lucrative deal.

Recent reports suggest that the England international has already rejected multiple contract offers from Liverpool and whatnot he ‘plans’ to leave the club and join the LaLiga giants.

However, sources have consistently told TEAMtalk that Liverpool are confident of tying Alexander-Arnold down to a new contract before January.

In other news, Liverpool have identified Brentford winger Bryan Mbeumo as a potential replacement for Mo Salahwho will probably leave next summer.

Brentford are set to demand £50m for Mbeumo and are aware that the likes of Liverpool, Arsenal and Newcastle are interested in signing him.

Liverpool are also keeping a close eye on Bayern Munich’s Leroy Sane, Borussia Dortmund’s Karim Adeyemi and Real Sociedad’s Takefusa Kubo ahead of Salah’s departure.

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IN FOCUS: Rayan Ait-Nouri vs. Milos Kerkez