Manchester United have been dealing with a left-back dilemma for some time now, as Erik ten Hag has been aiding without Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia throughout the past season. The Dutch coach has been playing with a make-do left-back in the ongoing campaign as well, and at some point the officials at Carrington will need to address this issue.

Manchester Reds are reportedly keen on ensuring that this is resolved with an incoming in the winter window as they are subject to links with a move for Bournemouth defender Milos Kerkez, per Give Me Sport.

United eyeing Bournemouth’s Kerkez to address left-back crisis

Kerkez has been one of the most influential players in his position in the Premier League and has been subject to high reputations since his move to England in 2023. The Hungarian international made 33 appearances in all competitions in his full debut season at Vitality Stadium. He has been putting in impressive shifts in the left-back role with his current employers, and that has attracted interests from some of the biggest names in the country.

Kerkez has been eyeing a move to multiple clubs from the League’s traditional big six, including Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal, who explored possibilities to land the 20-year-old full back. Tottenham Hotspur is also considered a potential destination for Kerkez alongside Old Trafford.

United are looking for a long-term solution to the left-back crisis, and they have been looking at multiple players from the Premier League. Alongside Kerkez, Fulham full-back Antonee Robinson is also someone that peaks the club’s interest.

Kerkez’s style could mirror Luke Shaw’s

For Kerez, he would love an opportunity to move to an elite side in Ubited and have the potential to compete at the top of the table. And United does have the financial muscle to pull off a £42 million transfer to bring the Hungary defender to Old Trafford. That being said, we will have to see if the club decides to invest such an amount in Kerez, especially in the winter transfer window.

Kerkez is a lot like Luke Shaw in his abilities to drift forward and play along the flank while having the capacity to push back in the defensive zone when needed. 

The question remains if the manager wants to move towards an inverted player or keep with a road-running full-back that can directly contribute offensively.

Would you take Milos Kerkez at Old Trafford this winter?