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Liverpool Consider Loan Exit for Tsimikas Before Deadline

Loan route remains open for Tsimikas

Liverpool are weighing up solutions for the future of Kostas Tsimikas, with the possibility of a loan exit under consideration before the transfer window closes. The full-back, now 29, has found his opportunities increasingly limited and is prepared to explore options away from Anfield after five seasons with the club.

Although an outright sale was discussed earlier in the summer, Liverpool have kept the door open to loan offers as they seek to manage the situation pragmatically. It reflects both the player’s desire for regular football and the club’s preference to maintain flexibility while still finalising their defensive plans.

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Competition for places under Arne Slot

Under new head coach Arne Slot, Tsimikas faces a considerable challenge to secure minutes. Andy Robertson and summer recruit Milos Kerkez have been preferred in the opening fixtures, with Tsimikas left out of the matchday squad for the 4-2 win over Bournemouth at Anfield.

That decision underlined his current standing in the hierarchy, with Slot keen to maintain rhythm and continuity in his selections. For Tsimikas, who featured 29 times last season across all competitions but only started 18 matches, the search for regular involvement has become increasingly pressing.

Liverpool balancing squad needs and market activity

Since arriving from Olympiacos in 2020, Tsimikas has accumulated 115 appearances in all competitions, yet he has never displaced Robertson as Liverpool’s first-choice option at left-back. His situation mirrors the club’s broader approach in this window: to reshape the squad without compromising depth.

Liverpool continue to monitor opportunities to strengthen defensively, particularly in central areas. Talks have taken place regarding Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi, who has entered the final year of his contract at Selhurst Park. Palace are exploring potential replacements but remain reluctant sellers unless their valuation is met.

With Guehi’s future unresolved and the clock ticking towards deadline day, Liverpool’s handling of Tsimikas’ case will be influenced not only by incoming possibilities but also by the need to retain adequate cover across the defensive line.

Future uncertain as deadline approaches

For Tsimikas, the next two weeks may prove decisive. While a permanent transfer cannot be ruled out, a loan could suit all parties by granting the defender the chance to secure consistent game time while preserving Liverpool’s ability to reassess in the future.

As the market develops, Liverpool will continue to assess proposals. Much may depend on whether a suitable destination emerges that offers assurances over minutes while meeting financial expectations. What is clear is that Tsimikas’ chapter at Anfield is entering a defining stage, with his future likely to be determined before the close of the window.