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Kostas Tsimikas could be edging closer to a Liverpool exit after being left out of the squad for the Premier League opener against Bournemouth last Friday.

He also missed the Community Shield clash against Crystal Palace.

The Greek international featured regularly throughout pre-season under Arne Slot, playing both at left-back and centre-back.

The Greek international was in action throughout pre-season under Arne Slot, playing both at left-back and centre-back.

However, with Liverpool already having new signing Milos Kerkez and the experienced Andy Robertson as options on the left side of defence, the Reds appear willing to sanction the exit of Tsimikas after almost five years at the club.

Nottingham Forest expressed interest in Tsimikas earlier in the summer.

Promoted Leeds United have also been linked with the 29-year-old, along with several other clubs from both the Premier League and abroad.

Liverpool, though, are only considering a permanent transfer for Tsimikas this summer.

The Reds were expected to streamline their left-back options following the arrival of Kerkez in June.

Earlier in the transfer window, Andy Robertson was linked with a move to Atletico Madrid, but the Spanish club eventually turned their attention elsewhere.

Marseille are another club interested in Kostas Tsimíkas, according to Foot Mercato

The Ligue 1 side are looking to strengthen their defence following the departure of Quentin Merlin.

Merlin joined Rennes to fill the void left by Adrien Truffert, who moved to Bournemouth to replace Kerkez—whose arrival at Liverpool effectively signalled the end of Tsimikas’ spell at Anfield.

The Greek left-back is said to be open to a new challenge, and Marseille could offer him that.

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