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title: "Leeds: Milos Kerkez linked with Whites"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Henry Jackson"
section: "Leeds United News"
published: "2023-01-06T16:40:03Z"
modified: "2023-01-06T16:40:03Z"
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# Leeds: Milos Kerkez linked with Whites

**[Leeds United](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-united-news/) are reportedly interested in making a move for AZ Alkmaar left-back Milos Kerkez, with two other [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/) clubs also in the mix.**

### The Lowdown: Kerkez impressing in Netherlands

The 19-year-old has already become a regular presence for his current club, making [14 starts](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/424273/Show/Milos-Kerkez) in the Eredivisie this season and chipping in with two goals.

Kerkez is considered a bright young talent who already has [four caps](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/milos-kerkez/alletore/spieler/730861) to his name for Hungary’s senior side, and he is current [contracted](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/milos-kerkez/profil/spieler/730861) at AZ until 2026.

However, it looks as though a move to England could be on the cards in the near future.

### The Latest: Leeds interested in Kerkez

According to [talkSPORT](https://twitter.com/talkSPORT/status/1610995168697532418?s=20&t=Wy9aEbbftiepWjxCTiP8Og), Leeds are one of the clubs interested in acquiring Kerkez’s signature, with Bournemouth and Leicester City also in the hunt for the defender, who could cost in excess of £15m.

The media outlet tweeted on Thursday afternoon:

> “BREAKING: Bournemouth, Leeds and Leicester are interested in AZ Alkmaar left-back Milos Kerkez. The Hungarian international is valued at more than £15m. -talkSPORT sources understand.”

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### The Verdict: Further left-back quality

Kerkez could be a shrewd prospective signing by Leeds, coming in as a player with long-term potential but who can already do a job at a high level, as he has shown in the Eredivisie.

The Whites have been badly in need of bolstering their left-back options and this would be another positive in that respect, with Maxi Wober having [already signed](https://www.leedsunited.com/news/team-news/30787/leeds-united-complete-max-wober-deal) this week.

This could potentially spell bad news for Junior Firpo should Kerkez make the move to Elland Road, following a disappointing spell at the club for the former Barcelona left-back, who has [struggled with form and injuries](https://www.teamtalk.com/leeds-united/eager-secure-firpo-upgrade-re-signing-former-loanee-since-become-european-titlist) during his time in Yorkshire.

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