Tsimikas Could Leave Liverpool on Loan as Roma and Marseille Circle

Liverpool defender Kostas Tsimikas could be moving on before the transfer window closes, with AS Roma emerging as serious contenders for a loan move and Olympique Marseille also weighing an approach. The Greek left-back has fallen behind Milos Kerkez in the pecking order after a summer of heavy recruitment at Anfield, where the club has signaled a preference for a permanent exit if a suitable deal can be struck. Roma, constrained by Financial Fair Play considerations, are seeking a temporary arrangement that would give them cover for Angelino while Tsimikas weighs his playing time options elsewhere. Marseille, meanwhile, are looking for a left-back with the profile to suit their system and have been monitoring the situation.

Tsimikas joined Liverpool in 2020 from Olympiacos and has spent five years as a reliable backup to Andy Robertson, making 115 appearances for the club. He has been a steady presence from the bench and off the wing, contributing 18 assists over his Liverpool tenure. This season, however, has seen him slip further down the list of options, particularly after the acquisition of Kerkez, a Hungary international who started in the Community Shield and the league...