Liverpool confirm £95m Swoop to Outmanoeuvre Premier League Rivals, while Bournemouth are interested in signing three stars from Liverpool…

Liverpool may leverage Dean Huijsen and Milos Kerkez as strategic assets while Bournemouth targets three Reds players.

The club is reportedly interested in two Bournemouth talents this summer, and a fortunate coincidence could assist in acquiring Huijsen and Kerkez.

Liverpool has a high regard for Bournemouth’s recruitment strategy, which led to the hiring of their sporting director last summer.

Richard Hughes might now look to strengthen his former club in the upcoming transfer window, potentially with an advantage.

Specifically, Milos Kerkez and Dean Huijsen are thought to be on Liverpool’s radar.

Hughes was responsible for bringing Kerkez to Bournemouth, and he likely laid the groundwork for Huijsen’s transfer, even though he had moved to Liverpool by the time the latter’s deal was finalized.

With a larger budget and enhanced influence, Hughes is also contending with increased competition.

Chelsea is reportedly pursuing Huijsen, while Manchester United and Real Madrid have shown interest in Kerkez.

Hughes’s connections at Bournemouth and his firsthand experience with the players could serve as a significant advantage.

However, Liverpool might possess an even more crucial bargaining tool.

The Reds not only admire Bournemouth’s squad but also have mutual interest, as the Cherries are looking to acquire up to three Liverpool players this summer.

Reports indicate that Bournemouth is closely monitoring Caoimhin Kelleher, Harvey Elliott, and Ben Doak, with suggestions that additional Liverpool players may also be considered.

A direct exchange involving Kerkez or Huijsen seems improbable. However, individual transactions in both directions could greatly enhance PSR flexibility, allowing each club to realize substantial profits while only needing to account for a portion of the transfer fee, which can be spread over a maximum of five years.

Neither Liverpool nor Bournemouth appears to be facing challenges regarding PSR. Nonetheless, trades are generally more straightforward when both parties possess assets that are desirable to the other.

Kelleher is likely to be available for the right price this summer.

Liverpool has indicated its plans by acquiring Giorgi Mamardashvili as a backup and future competitor to Alisson, while the long-serving Irish goalkeeper is entering the final year of his contract at Anfield.

Kepa has performed well for Bournemouth this season, but Kelleher has already triumphed in a notable matchup against the former Chelsea keeper, even outshining him in a tense penalty shootout.

Regarding Doak, Liverpool is not expected to approve a permanent transfer.

There remains optimism for the young winger, who may see Mohamed Salah’s two-year contract extension as an ideal timeline for his own development.

A loan move, however, could be a possibility. Prior to his injury, Doak was demonstrating his superiority over Championship players, excelling in a promotion-contending Middlesbrough team.

Bournemouth would serve as an excellent opportunity to gauge his capabilities, and he would be a valuable addition to Andoni Iraola’s squad, particularly if the Cherries lose some of their current attacking players during the expected summer transfer activity.

Lastly, Elliott would represent the most significant acquisition, albeit one that seems somewhat unrealistic — yet there are signs that he may be on the market.

For reasons unknown, Arne Slot has not fully embraced him, and a substantial offer would likely be entertained.