Bournemouth acts fast: Adrien Truffert joins to replace Milos Kerkez

Bournemouth acted quickly to fill the void left by Milos Kerkez's impending departure to Liverpool by signing Adrien Truffert from Rennes.

Kerkez, who joined Bournemouth from AZ Alkmaar in July 2023, has been a key player over two seasons. Liverpool agreed a £40 million deal for the left-back, who is set to undergo a medical and sign a five-year contract with the Premier League champions.

Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola now has Truffert to compete with January signing Julio Soler for the left-back position next season. This move comes as Liverpool already have two left-backs, Andy Robertson and Kostas Tsimikas, with Robertson attracting interest from Atlético Madrid and Tsimikas possibly leaving after five years largely as a backup.

"Bournemouth have already brought in a replacement for Kerkez – Adrien Truffert from Rennes, who will battle with the January arrival Julio Soler for a starting place under Andoni Iraola next season."

"Liverpool have agreed a deal to sign Milos Kerkez from for £40m. The left-back is to undergo a medical next week before signing a five-year deal with the Premier League champions."

This swift transfer activity highlights Bournemouth's proactive approach to maintaining squad strength amid significant player movement in the Premier League.

Bournemouth swiftly signed Adrien Truffert from Rennes to replace Milos Kerkez, who is set to join Liverpool for £40 million. Kerkez, a left-back, impressed over two seasons at Bournemouth after arriving from AZ Alkmaar in 2023. Truffert will compete for a starting spot under Andoni Iraola.