Truffert, who has joined the Cherries in an initial £10.1m deal which could rise to £14.3m, is seen as Kerkez’s replacement at left-back.

Sky Sports News understands Truffert would only have completed his move to Bournemouth if Kerkez was set for Anfield.

Bournemouth faced competition for Truffert, 23, who had been the subject of interest from other sides in Europe and the Premier League.

More to follow.