Liverpool may try to replace one of their present team members this summer, pending the player’s sale.
According to Football Insider, Kostas Tsimikas is garnering interest ahead of the transfer season, which opens on Friday, and discussions are thought to have taken place about whether the 28-year-old could go.
The Reds’ recruitment team has identified left-back cover as a priority for the off-season, and talks with starting full-backs Andy Robertson and Trent Alexander-Arnold about potential new contracts have begun.
Could Liverpool potentially cash in on Tsimikas during the summer transfer window?
Having diligently served as Robertson’s backup for four years at Anfield, he may be looking for a fresh challenge after only making 26 Premier League starts during his time on Merseyside, despite Jurgen Klopp earlier praising his’super essential’ contributions to the squad.
Should the Greece international depart in the coming months, the Reds’ leadership must ensure that there is appropriate backup in place, since the Scotland captain will not be able to play in every match.
Joe Gomez can come in at left-back if necessary, and young players like Owen Beck and Calum Scanlon will be hoping for more first-team opportunities next season, but Arne Slot may want to bring in an experienced natural option in that position.
It wouldn’t be the biggest surprise in the world if Liverpool accepted a reasonable offer for Tsimikas this summer, but only if the hierarchy is sure that a reliable replacement can be promoted from within or brought to Anfield.
