Who is Milos Kerkez? Leeds United target likened to Luke Shaw

Leeds United have already bolstered their defensive ranks in the January transfer window.

The Whites signed Austria international defender Max Wober from Red Bull Salzburg.

But while Wober can play at left-back, he’s a centre-back by trade.

With that in mind, Leeds could well be looking at a conventional left-back too.

According to Sky Sports, Jesse Marsch and Victor Orta are looking at one such player.

They claim Leeds are one of three Premier League clubs eyeing Hungary international Milos Kerkez.

As well as the Whites, Leicester and Bournemouth are also in pursuit of the £17.8million-rated gem.

And on the continent, the likes of Borussia Dortmund, Atletico Madrid and Lazio are also eyeing Kerkez.

The player himself is apparently in no rush to leave AZ this month.

Leeds target Kerkez – factfile

In Sky Sports’ words, Kerkez ‘has emerged as one of the most exciting prospects in his position in Europe.’

The 19-year-old plies his trade for AZ Alkmaar of the Netherlands.

Kerkez joined the Dutch club a year ago from AC Milan and has established himself as a regular starter.

He has also won four caps for the Hungary national team.

Milan are understood to have a clause that gives them first refusal on a bid to re-sign Kerkez.

However, the Sky Sports report claims he’s not looking to return to the San Siro.

Football Talent Scout Jacek Kulig named Kerkez as his talent of the day on 19 August last year on Twitter.

He listed pace, acceleration, dribbling, technique, ball control, creativity, agility and bravery as the player’s strengths.

And in terms of player comparisons, Kulig likened Kerkez to Manchester United and England left-back Luke Shaw.