moore_94 Posted 2 January 2023 Share Posted 2 January 2023 https://www.teamtalk.com/leicester-city/transfer-exclusive-rodgers-foxes-move-former-milan-full-back-bournemouth-look-to-muscle-in Leicester City and Bournemouth are both lining up January moves for Hungary defender Milos Kerkez, TEAMtalk can reveal. AZ Alkmaar left-back Kerkez is regarded as one of the best young full-backs in Europe after impressing for club and country in the last 12 months. The 19-year-joined AZ from AC Milan last January and he has quickly established himself as a big fans’ favourite with the Dutch club. Kerkez is a modern-day full-back who is equally adept at going forward as well as defending. Indeed, he has scored three goals and provided six assists in 28 appearances in all competitions so far this season. The chase for his services is being led by Leicester, with TEAMtalk able to reveal the Foxes’ admiration. Brendan Rodgers’ options at left-back have been restricted this season following an injury to James Justin. The unfortunate defender is likely to miss the rest of the season after rupturing his Achilles. Indeed, they have played Luke Thomas there on occasions, while Timothy Castagne is another able to cover there. But with Justin injured, Castange has been used at right-back, leaving room for another addition. However, Bournemouth are also keen on Kerkez and we understand they too have been keeping tabs on his services. The Cherries are prepared to back Gary O’Neil with around £40m as they look to retain their Premier League status. As such, the Premier League duo have made regular checks on the four-times capped Hungary international. And we understand the pair are ready to firm up their interest with offers this month. AZ are aware of the growing interest in the Serbia-born star and would find it hard to reject a sizeable offer for the teenager. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torten Posted 2 January 2023 Share Posted 2 January 2023 Gerrimin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanSP Posted 2 January 2023 Share Posted 2 January 2023 If this passes the @Ric Flair acid test then I'm in. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dahnsouff Posted 2 January 2023 Share Posted 2 January 2023 Thought the @Ric Flair acid test only worked on opposing footed wingers? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Flair Posted 2 January 2023 Share Posted 2 January 2023 1 minute ago, StanSP said: If this passes the @Ric Flair acid test then I'm in. Been my number one pick for LB, see my article for fosseway hub and the BSLB Podcast. Are these two bit sites like teamtalk etc picking up on this? Suddenly we are linked with Le Fee and Kerkez 😂😂😂😂 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ric Flair Posted 2 January 2023 Share Posted 2 January 2023 https://www.thefosseway.net/viewpoint/leicester-city-transfer-targets-left-back-january-window 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyC74 Posted 2 January 2023 Share Posted 2 January 2023 (edited) 10 minutes ago, moore_94 said: https://www.teamtalk.com/leicester-city/transfer-exclusive-rodgers-foxes-move-former-milan-full-back-bournemouth-look-to-muscle-in Leicester City and Bournemouth are both lining up January moves for Hungary defender Milos Kerkez, TEAMtalk can reveal. AZ Alkmaar left-back Kerkez is regarded as one of the best young full-backs in Europe after impressing for club and country in the last 12 months. The 19-year-joined AZ from AC Milan last January and he has quickly established himself as a big fans’ favourite with the Dutch club. Kerkez is a modern-day full-back who is equally adept at going forward as well as defending. Indeed, he has scored three goals and provided six assists in 28 appearances in all competitions so far this season. The chase for his services is being led by Leicester, with TEAMtalk able to reveal the Foxes’ admiration. Brendan Rodgers’ options at left-back have been restricted this season following an injury to James Justin. The unfortunate defender is likely to miss the rest of the season after rupturing his Achilles. Indeed, they have played Luke Thomas there on occasions, while Timothy Castagne is another able to cover there. But with Justin injured, Castange has been used at right-back, leaving room for another addition. However, Bournemouth are also keen on Kerkez and we understand they too have been keeping tabs on his services. The Cherries are prepared to back Gary O’Neil with around £40m as they look to retain their Premier League status. As such, the Premier League duo have made regular checks on the four-times capped Hungary international. And we understand the pair are ready to firm up their interest with offers this month. AZ are aware of the growing interest in the Serbia-born star and would find it hard to reject a sizeable offer for the teenager. Genuine question as I haven’t heard of him -would he be an upgrade on Thomas? Both relatively inexperienced. Given our situation, need to hit the ground running, think we need a more established LB. Edited 2 January 2023 by JimmyC74 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dahnsouff Posted 2 January 2023 Share Posted 2 January 2023 2 minutes ago, Ric Flair said: https://www.thefosseway.net/viewpoint/leicester-city-transfer-targets-left-back-january-window Would take all 3 happily 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lineker's Left Foot Posted 2 January 2023 Share Posted 2 January 2023 Hooray another new name. Wonder what page this one will stop on when it stops being ‘hot’ as we give up on signing him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grebfromgrebland Posted 2 January 2023 Share Posted 2 January 2023 I think the club think we're more attractive than we are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davieG Posted 2 January 2023 Share Posted 2 January 2023 1 minute ago, Grebfromgrebland said: I think the club think we're more attractive than we are. As a stepping stone to bigger teams we are. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lambert09 Posted 2 January 2023 Share Posted 2 January 2023 33 minutes ago, moore_94 said: with these percentiles, is that out of everyone they have data for? or just in their respective leagues? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vindaloo FOX Posted 2 January 2023 Share Posted 2 January 2023 Yes please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_77 Posted 2 January 2023 Share Posted 2 January 2023 12 minutes ago, Lambert09 said: with these percentiles, is that out of everyone they have data for? or just in their respective leagues? The FBref percentiles depend on the player and league— those percentiles are compared to other fullbacks in the “Next 8” leagues over the last 365 days. Here are his numbers compared to fullbacks in his current league over the last year: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolhandfox Posted 2 January 2023 Share Posted 2 January 2023 21 minutes ago, Grebfromgrebland said: I think the club think we're more attractive than we are. You don't consider us more attractive the Bournemouth or staying at AZ Alkmaar? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPH Posted 2 January 2023 Share Posted 2 January 2023 To replace Thomas with someone the same age would be a slap in the face. Sends a clear message to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StriderHiryu Posted 2 January 2023 Share Posted 2 January 2023 22 minutes ago, MPH said: To replace Thomas with someone the same age would be a slap in the face. Sends a clear message to him. Perhaps, but with JJ out for the season and Ricardo prone to breaking down we are short of options. We need depth not just now but in the future too. Full backs are one of the most important positions these days. Bertrand showed that when older signings go wrong, they really go wrong, whereas with younger players you have more upside potential even if it goes wrong. This guy has been impressive. Much better at attacking than Thomas but a bit suspect defensively. I could see us swapping between the two depending on who we are up against. Thomas probably needs a season out on loan like Chilwell had with Huddersfield. He’s got talent but needs consistency. But us sticking with him now is a bit of a liability. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frany104 Posted 2 January 2023 Share Posted 2 January 2023 42 minutes ago, MPH said: To replace Thomas with someone the same age would be a slap in the face. Sends a clear message to him. It does, and it’s correct. He’s not good enough. He’s not improved at all in 18 months and needs a couple of seasons on loan to play regularly. It’s not harsh, if we want to improve we need better. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrickyTrevLeftPeg Posted 2 January 2023 Share Posted 2 January 2023 5 minutes ago, frany104 said: It does, and it’s correct. He’s not good enough. He’s not improved at all in 18 months and needs a couple of seasons on loan to play regularly. It’s not harsh, if we want to improve we need better. Absolutely bang on. Football is a ruthless place and there should be no room for sentiment. Thomas is steady but needs lots of game time in the championship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKCJ Posted 2 January 2023 Share Posted 2 January 2023 YES Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasyls Pec Deck Posted 2 January 2023 Share Posted 2 January 2023 Does he have the crucial criteria needed for LCFC full backs? i.e. injury prone. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan LCFC Posted 2 January 2023 Share Posted 2 January 2023 Good luck to him and hope his time at West Ham goes well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Fresh Posted 2 January 2023 Share Posted 2 January 2023 Waiting for @Danny280995 to pop up and say it's a pointless thread after he told me suggesting Kerkez was a pointless post back in August Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentFox Posted 2 January 2023 Share Posted 2 January 2023 5 minutes ago, Tommy Fresh said: Waiting for @Danny280995 to pop up and say it's a pointless thread after he told me suggesting Kerkez was a pointless post back in August 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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