Kostas Tsimikas Pushes For Roma Move As Liverpool Agree To Loan Deal

Liverpool have told AS Roma that Kostas Tsimikas is now available for a straight loan. The Greek defender wants to join the Serie A club before the transfer window closes.

WHAT HAPPENED?

After weeks of talks, Liverpool have told Roma that Tsimikas can leave on loan for the season. Roma wanted an option to buy, but Liverpool want to keep Tsimikas, whose contract runs until 2027 as previously reported. Talks got more serious after Tsimikas missed Liverpool’s squad for their 3-2 win over Newcastle.

Roma see Tsimikas as a key player to strengthen their left-back options. The 29-year-old wants the move to get more playing time after falling behind new signing Milos Kerkez and Andy Robertson.

ROMA AND LIVERPOOL: SEASON SO FAR

Liverpool are top in the Premier League, along with Arsenal and Tottenham with the three teams being the only ones to win their two opening matches. They face Arsenal next, in a match between last season’s first and second teams in the standings. Roma had a positive start in Serie A as they won their opener against Bologna and will be playing Pisa next who drew at Atalanta in their opening match back in Serie A as noted in recent updates.

Roma need to improve their defense as they have renewed ambitions after finishing fifth last season and missed the Champions League spots in the last match of the season. Tsimikas played just once in Liverpool’s pre-season game and hasn’t played competitively this season, following 26 games in all competitions last season.

WHAT’S NEXT?

Roma must soon decide whether to accept the loan offer without a buy option or push for a negotiated clause before the deadline. If the deal happens, Tsimikas will be available for Roma’s important Europa League and Serie A matches. For Liverpool, the move would allow Milos Kerkez to play more often, while Andy Robertson provides experienced cover.

The final hours of the window will be key for both clubs and Tsimikas. He hopes to restart his career at a club that plays in European football this season according to sources close to the situation.