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Milos Kerkez is a key summer transfer target for Liverpool(Image: AFC Bournemouth via Getty Images)

Bournemouth are stepping up their pursuit of a new left-back as they prepare for the departure of Milos Kerkez.

The Cherries believe 20-year-old Julio Soler, a £6.6million January arrival from Argentine club Lanus, has the potential to become a regular starter under Andoni Iraola at the Vitality Stadium.

His arrival formed part of Bournemouth's succession planning and they have been operating with the belief that Kerkez is destined to move onto pastures new due to his fine, all-action performances.



Los Blancos have also been linked with Kerkez but it remains to be seen whether they'll recruit a left-back and they are expected to entertain offers for Garcia, providing they're suitable.

Another name of interest is Wolves ' Hugo Bueno, who has impressed in the Champions League this season while on loan at Feyenoord in Holland.

Wolves are open to keeping Bueno this summer as they expect Rayan Ait-Nouri to be the subject of strong transfer interest.

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Bournemouth's president of football operations Tiago Pinto is also said to be fond of Club Brugge's Maxim De Cuyper, however, Juventus are currently in the box-seat for his signature.

A fee upwards of £40m has been mooted for Kerkez but given his vast range of admirers, there is every chance the Cherries could entertain a bidding war.

Milos Kerkez looks set to leave Bournemouth this summer(Image: AFC Bournemouth via Getty Images)

Speaking to The Athletic, Kerkez recently outlined his desire to play at the highest level, stating: “Yeah.

As a kid, you dream to play at the highest level, win the trophies, be on the best teams.