West Ham United are showing an interest in signing AZ Alkmaar left back Milos Kerkez as they battle Bournemouth.
AZ Alkmaar talent Milos Kerkez has major Premier League interest with West Ham United now challenging Bournemouth for his signature.
That is according to a report from 90Min, who claim that Kerkez is a man in demand.
It’s stated that Bournemouth are ready to open talks over a deal to bring Kerkez to the South Coast.
However, West Ham are showing an interest having witness Kerkez up close and personal in the Europa Conference League.
The Hammers defeated Kerkez’s AZ side in the Europa Conference League semi-finals on their way to winning the trophy.
West Ham were seemingly impressed with Kerkez and are now interested in luring him to East London.
A number of other clubs are in the race for Kerkez though, meaning West Ham will now find it easy to secure this deal.
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19-year-old Kerkez has been through a fascinating career already.
Born in Serbia but a Hungary international, Kerkez left Serbia to join Rapid Wien only to then move to Hungary with Hódmezővásárhelyi.
Kerkez’s next stop was another Hungarian club in Gyor before he made a big move to AC Milan – only to leave less than a year later to join AZ.
Now a first-team star in the Netherlands, left back Kerkez is one of the top young talents in Europe and dazzled last season with five goals and seven assists to his name.
West Ham could now move for the teenager in a move which could be a blow for Arsenal’s Nuno Tavares.
iNews claimed in June that West Ham are interested in signing Gunners left back Tavares as they prepare to sell Declan Rice to Arsenal.
Tavares is understood to want a Premier League move as Arsenal prepare to sell, but his hopes of an exit could take a hit if West Ham turn their attention to Kerkez.
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