'Now available': Liverpool have done a U-turn on £12m player who is pushing to leave - Romano
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Liverpool are likely to do a fair bit of business before the transfer window ends on Monday.
The Reds have had a busy summer, but still have some loose ends to tie up heading into the final days.
Some of that pertains to incomings, with Liverpool fans hopeful that deals can be concluded for both Alexander Isak and Marc Guehi.
As well as potential new arrivals, though, there could be some heading out of the Anfield exit door as well.
Kostas Tsimikas is one player who has been regularly linked with a move away, with talks ramping up over a move to Roma.
Initially, there had been reports that Liverpool would not entertain a loan deal for Tsimikas.
However, with the deadline closing in, the Reds appear to have changed their mind.
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Tsimikas has not featured in a matchday squad so far this season for Liverpool, with an exit feeling likely right from the start of the summer.
With Andy Robertson and now Milos Kerkez ahead of him in the left-back stakes, it is surely time for the £12m man to move on.
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A permanent exit would seem to suit everyone, but with time running out, journalist Fabrizio Romano says Liverpool are now open to letting Tsimikas go on loan.
Crucially, though, Liverpool are said to be keen on a straight loan without the option to buy Tsimikas permanently.
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“Liverpool have informed AS Roma tonight about Kostas Tsimikas now available on straight loan,” Romano posted to X on Wednesday evening.
“Roma are considering whether to proceed and get deal done as they wanted a buy option clause.
Tsimikas, pushing a lot as he wants Roma.”
On the face of it, a buy option included in a loan for Tsimikas would appear to make sense for Liverpool.
If they wanted a permanent sale this year, then that would help facilitate one next year instead.
However, that Liverpool are resisting such an arrangement could suggest that Tsimikas has a future at Anfield after all.
Things will change with the Reds’ left-back options once again in 12 months’ time, with Robertson’s contract due to expire.
It may end up being beneficial for Liverpool to get Tsimikas out of the picture for a year, only for him to return and play back-up once Robertson has left.
At the very least it would allow Liverpool to assess the situation throughout the season, knowing that they have options should they choose not to extend Robertson’s deal.