Kostas Tsimikas has reportedly inched closer to leaving Liverpool in the summer transfer window amid his links with Leeds United.
According to a report by Liverpool Echo, Kostas Tsimikas is the subject of interest from Leeds United. The Whites are keen on reinforcing their defensive unit by signing a left-back in the summer transfer window. So, the 29-year-old Liverpool full-back has emerged as a target for the newly promoted Premier League club.
The Thessaloniki native is inching closer to departing from Anfield in the summer transfer window after Arne Slot omitted him from the matchday squad for the FA Community Shield tie with Crystal Palace. However, Liverpool will only sanction his exit on a permanent deal, and they will not accept any loan bids for Tsimikas.
Kostas Tsimikas and his Liverpool story
Kostas Tsimikas has been a dependable performer since joining Liverpool from Olympiacos in a deal worth £11.75 million in August 2022. The 29-year-old has been the backup left-back for the Merseyside outfit in the last three years, making his mark whenever the opportunities have presented themselves. He has turned out over 100 times thus far for Liverpool while chipping in with 18 assists.
However, the Greek international may have played his final game for Liverpool after Arne Slot omitted him from the matchday squad for the FA Community Shield tie with Crystal Palace this past weekend. Tsimikas has no shortage of suitors pursuing his signature, with Premier League clubs, in particular, keen on signing him. Leeds United will be among the prospective suitors vying for his signature in the summer transfer window.
What next?
Leeds United’s interest in Kostas Tsimikas is understandable. The Whites are scouring the market for a left-back this summer after parting ways with Junior Firpo as a free agent. Daniel Farke wants a top-class replacement, and the Liverpool full-back has emerged as a viable target for Leeds United.
Recent reports have also linked Tsimikas with Nottingham Forest. Meanwhile, Liverpool would prefer a permanent sale, with the former Olympiacos wide player closing in on departing from Anfield in the summer transfer window after missing out on the matchday squad for the FA Community Shield tie with Crystal Palace.
As for Liverpool’s asking price, recent reports have claimed that Liverpool would prefer a fee of around £12-15 million to sell the 29-year-old Greek international. It will be interesting to see if Leeds United and Nottingham Forest meet Liverpool’s valuation in the summer transfer window.
