‘Prepared to wait’ – Liverpool transfer could be kept on ice until ‘final hours’ of the window

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AS Roma is expressing strong interest in signing Liverpool left-back Kostas Tsimikas on a loan deal, with negotiations currently underway. The Serie A club aims to strengthen their defensive options and has opened talks with Liverpool for a temporary move of the Greek full-back. Roma is reportedly hoping to secure a dry loan—a loan without an obligation to buy—while Liverpool prefers a loan with an option to buy included.

Kostas Tsimikas, 29, joined Liverpool from Olympiacos in August 2022 and has since made over 100 appearances for the Merseyside club, contributing 18 assists. Despite being a reliable backup left-back, he has had limited playing time, largely due to the hierarchy established by Liverpool's manager Arne Slot. This limited role has prompted interest from several clubs, including others in the Premier League, besides Roma.

Liverpool is reportedly valuing Tsimikas at around €8-10 million should Roma or other clubs prefer a permanent transfer. However, Roma seem intent on a loan arrangement initially, hoping to assess the player’s fit before committing to a permanent deal.

The negotiations reflect Roma's intent to bolster their squad ahead of the transfer window deadline, with Tsimikas seen as a valuable defensive reinforcement. Liverpool’s openness to letting the player leave on loan or for a transfer suggests Tsimikas’ time at Anfield may be coming to an end after three seasons.

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