Liverpool beat Bournemouth to move nine points clear in the Premier League title race - Arne Slot was asked about Milos Kerkez during his post-match press conference

Arne Slot has played down Liverpool’s transfer link with Milos Kerkez after his side’s 2-0 win over Bournemouth on Saturday. Kerkez has been one of Bournemouth’s standout performers this season and has been linked with a move to Liverpool in the summer transfer window.

Fortunately for Liverpool, who appear to be biding their time in the winter transfer market, Slot has already been given up-close-and-personal messages by two prospective forward additions. Earlier this week Johan Bakayoko tore apart a makeshift Reds back four, scoring the opening goal as PSV defeated Liverpool 3-2 in the Champions League.

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Liverpool recorded another Premier League win courtesy of two more goals from Mohamed Salah but Arne Slot didn't feel as though the Reds had it all their own way against Bournemouth