The father of Bournemouth defender Milos Kerkez has described his son's impending transfer to Liverpool as "basically a done deal."

Nottingham Forest have reportedly made an ambitious enquiry but do not have the 'required stature' to pull off a move. Manchester United have also been in touch with Fofana's agents but are no longer believed to be progressing in talks.

Nobody wants to read about Florian Wirtz anymore unless you are prepared to lose all dignity and pretend that the deal has fallen through.