While Anfield's transfer talk has focused on targets like Marc Guehi and Alexander Isak, Liverpool continue efforts to streamline their squad. Tsimikas, who has slipped to third choice at left-back after the arrival of Milos Kerkez from Bournemouth for 40 million pounds, now has permission to depart.
Initially, Liverpool pushed for a permanent transfer and informed interested Roma of that stance. Romano reported on August 25 that "AS Roma have approached Liverpool today for Kostas Tsimikas to join on initial loan deal. Tsimikas wants the move but no green light to the formula yet as #LFC insist on permanent exit. There are two more clubs in the race for the Greek left-back."
Those other suitors include Marseille and Nottingham Forest. Yet, the landscape changed swiftly. On August 27, Romano updated that "Liverpool have informed AS Roma tonight about Kostas Tsimikas now available on straight loan. Roma are considering whether to proceed and get deal done as they wanted a buy option clause. Tsimikas, pushing a lot as he wants Roma."
This U-turn has accelerated negotiations. As of August 28, Italian journalist Nicolo Schira revealed that "Kostantinos #Tsimikas wants to play more and so is ready to leave #Liverpool and joining #ASRoma on loan. Talks are progressing well in the last hours. #Roma want to add an option to buy in the deal. Ready for the Greek left back a contract until 2029 (1+3)."
Roma, keen to bolster their left-back options, remain enthusiastic about the 29-year-old Greek international, who joined Liverpool from Olympiacos in 2020 and extended his contract until 2027 last year. Tsimikas has featured reliably as backup to Andy Robertson but finds himself sidelined in a crowded position.
The signing of Kerkez stemmed from Robertson's noticeable dip in form last season. The Scottish full-back stands as Liverpool's standout left-back in the Premier League era, but at 31, his struggles prompted the club to seek reinforcements. With three players vying for one spot, Tsimikas emerges as the surplus option.
Fans at Anfield affectionately dub the energetic defender the "Greek Scouser" for his passion and local-like fervor. His potential exit owes little to personal failings; rather, it reflects the harsh realities of squad depth in elite football.
Should Roma seal the loan, potentially with an option to buy, they gain a proven performer eager for regular minutes, while Liverpool free up resources without losing him outright.
As deadline day looms, this transfer saga shows no signs of slowing.
Tottenham Hotspur have ramped up their pursuit of RB Leipzig's Xavi Simons, with the Dutch international now in London for talks that could derail Chelsea's long-standing interest in the versatile attacker.
Arsenal are racing against time to secure Bayer Leverkusen's talented defender Piero Hincapie before the transfer window slams shut on September 1.
Anthony Gordon has issued a public apology to his Newcastle teammates, fans, and Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk following his red card in the dramatic 3-2 loss to the Reds at St James' Park on Monday.
Dusan Vlahovic's future is once again in the spotlight, with the Juventus striker prepared to bide his time as he considers a move to Newcastle or Liverpool.
