According to a report, Liverpool will hold off rivals, Manchester City and Manchester United in the race to sign Bournemouth left-back Milos Kerkez. READ MORE: Fee Revealed It Might Take For Real Madrid To Sign Liverpool Defender Trent Alexander-Arnold In January The Reds appear to be in the market for Andy Robertson's successor as the Scotland captain continues to struggle to regain the form that made him such a vital cog in Jurgen Klopp's winning machine.

Manchester United are destined for disappointment in their pursuit of Bournemouth left-back Milos Kerkez, who reportedly favours a switch to Liverpool over the Red Devils.The i Paper state that

Liverpool are set to win the race for Bournemouth left-back Milos Kerkez, stealing a march on rivals Manchester United and Manchester City.

Amorim would like United to build up with a genuine three at the back, rather than the four it has been when protection is the first priority. At Anfield, United took the lead because Martinez sensed a moment to press high, snapping into Mohamed Salah to win the ball and then stay up to receive Fernandes’ slipped pass.

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim says his team needs time to "build a different way of playing". Since Amorim's arrival in November, the Red Devils have impressed most in away games against big sides - drawing at Anfield and winning 2-1 at Etihad Stadium in the Premier League before beating Arsenal on penalties in the FA Cup.

Ruben Amorim said he will learn more about his players when they face Southampton than during the performances against Liverpool and Arsenal.

While Liverpool haven't lost a step since Arne Slot took over for Jurgen Klopp, Man United appear headed nowhere fast

Southampton make the long trip to Manchester United in the Premier League this evening.The Saints are rooted to the bottom of the Premier League table and have won just six points since promotion.