MILOS KERKEZ spends his summers fishing in the woods, but might just be the Premier League's biggest catch at the end of the season. The eye-catching Bournemouth left-back has been a huge success story on the south coast and has attracted interest from Premier League leaders Liverpool.
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While the Cherries are refusing to sell to anyone this month, there is an expectation that they will bank an almighty profit on the fiery full-back they signed for £14million. Kerkez is a bundle of energy on the pitch and around his teammates. The Serbian-born defender is unlike any character they have seen at Dean Court and is often making the most noise in the dressing room.
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But that has not come as a surprise given that, when former club AZ Alkmaar qualified for the Europa Conference League he somehow found a megaphone and started celebrating with the fans. From day one the Cherries knew they had a livewire on their hands.
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Kerkez's father once revealed that his son can be a difficult character to manage, but boss Andoi Iraola has managed to harness that spirit. The 21-year-old is a constant menace with pace and energy to burn down the left - but still holds a passion for big challenges at the back.
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It is the ideal mix for any manager in the Premier League. CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS. But Kerkez's sporting talent has been clear from an early age. Initially he wanted to be a professional swimmer before making the decision to go with football at the age of eight, playing in the streets with his two older brothers.
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