Liverpool and Richard Hughes considering ridiculous €100m spend

Liverpool could seal a ridiculous €100m spend if a reported deal goes through.

Liverpool needed a new left-back last summer and so went and spent more on a full-back than they’d ever previously spent. The record, in fact, had only been set a month earlier with Jeremie Frimpong signing from Bayer Leverkusen - but they broke it anyway.

That was to sign Milos Kerkez from Bournemouth. He cost them £40m (Guardian) - a large fee but one that, hopefully, secured a player who could hold down the role for a long time to come.

Only, it seems that Liverpool are ready to ‘replace’ Kerkez in that role. They’re now aiming to sign another left-back for even more money. Pushing the overall spend on left-backs beyond €100m in the course of two summer windows.

Sport Witness relay a piece from Bild that once again suggests Liverpool are lining up a move for Eintracht Frankfurt’s Nathaniel Brown. He’d cost around €60m were he to leave in the summer and competition is quite fierce.

But is that a wise spend? Over €100m on left-backs? Liverpool will need to replace Andy Robertson in the squad if he doesn’t agree a new contract, of course, though it seems a bit mad to spend €60m on that replacement.

Kerkez was signed to be the first-choice option and signing Brown for that money feels a lot like giving up on him. Yes, competition is good - but surely €60m would be better spent on other positions?

We’ll see what happens but if this is the course of action, spending €100m on left-backs feels quite ridiculous.

Milos Kerkez: Situation Summary

Liverpool Performance and Role

Milos Kerkez has quickly established himself as Liverpool’s primary left-back during the 2025–2026 season following his arrival from Bournemouth. As of April 4, 2026, the 22-year-old Hungarian international has made 39 appearances across all competitions, effectively displacing long-time veteran Andy Robertson. In the Premier League, Kerkez has started 25 matches, contributing two goals and one assist while maintaining an 88% passing completion rate. His aggressive defensive style and high-energy overlapping runs have made him a crucial component of Arne Slot’s tactical setup, as he continues to adapt to the physical demands of playing for a title-contending side.

Current Status and Form

Heading into the final stretch of the campaign, Kerkez is in excellent physical condition and remains a consistent starter. He was a standout performer for Hungary during the March 2026 international break, playing nearly every minute in matches against Slovenia and Greece. His most recent club goal was a clinical finish during a narrow 1–2 defeat to Brighton on March 21, 2026. While Liverpool has experienced an inconsistent run in the league, Kerkez’s individual development has been a significant positive. With Robertson’s contract set to expire this summer, Kerkez is firmly cemented as the long-term solution for the Reds on the left flank.

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