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Ciaran Morrison

Mon 11 August 2025 14:40, UK

Leeds United and Nottingham Forest look to have been given the green light to compete for the signing of Liverpool left-back Kostas Tsimikas.

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Tsimikas has been a squad player for Liverpool since his arrival from Olympiacos in 2020, with the reliable Andy Robertson keeping the Greece international out of the team.

Arne Slot continues to bolster his ranks as the Dutchman looks to retain the Premier League title and make further progress in the Champions League.



Tsimikas is set to leave Liverpool this summer.

Tsimikas was left out of Liverpool’s squad for their Community Shield defeat by Crystal Palace, putting interested parties on alert.

Kerkez started the match, and Robertson made the bench ahead of Tsimikas, signally the need for the Greek to reignite his career elsewhere as he is clearly not part of Slot’s future plans.

Tsimikas will likely be unable to force his way back into Liverpool’s plans and has two Premier League rivals vying for his signature.

Apperances115Goals0Assists18Tsimikas’ Liverpool record in all competitions.

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It was exclusively revealed by Football Insider in May that Leeds wanted to complete a £15m move for Liverpool defender Tsimikas.

Football Insider also exclusively broke the news in June that Nottingham Forest were seeking a deal for Tsimikas.

Santo is one manager wanting to sign Tsimikas.

Credit: Hasan Karim, Breaking Media

Nottingham Forest would welcome the added depth to their squad with Nuno Espirito Santo’s side returning to European football next season.

Tsimikas would face competition from full-backs Ola Aina and Neco Williams, who have both recently signed new contracts at the City Ground.

Leeds have signed left-back Gabriel Gudmundsson, though Daniel Farke would like to add further Premier League experience to his squad ahead of their return to the top-flight.

The depth and competition for places at full-back would be positive for Santo and Farke, but the former will believe he has the edge in race in being able to offer Tsimikas Europa League football.