According to rumors, Leeds United may make a bold move for Liverpool defender Kostas Tsimikas in the upcoming months. The Greek player is expected to fall in the Anfield hierarchy once new players are brought to Merseyside during the summer transfer window.
The Whites gained promotion from the Championship by winning the title, surpassing Burnley by 100 points on the last day of the season. They are aware that they need to bolster their roster significantly in order to stay up, and Tsimikas may cross the Pennines to play for the West Yorkshire team in August.
According to the Daily Mail, Leeds is thinking about making a bid for Tsimikas this summer after being promoted to the Premier League. Current Whites full-back Junior Firpo is expected to sign with former team Real Betis in the summer after his contract ends, and Daniel Farke’s team will start looking for a Premier League-ready replacement with prior top division experience.
Leeds considering move for Kostas Tsimikas
Tsimikas is drawing interest from at least three Premier League clubs, so Lewis Steele of the Daily Mail claims that might soon change: “Leeds are among the sides considering a move for Liverpool’s No. 21.”
Given that Robertson only has two years left on his contract and that Liverpool is looking at long-term successors, such as Jorrel Hato of Ajax and Milos Kerkez of Bournemouth, the writing may be on the wall.
Leeds United has been revitalized by its return to the Premier League and is preparing for the departure of their innovative full-back Junior Firpo, who is leaving for Real Betis. The importance of attacking fullbacks to Leeds’ approach is demonstrated by Firpo’s four goals and ten assists in 35 games.
During his tenure at Liverpool, Tsimikas has demonstrated excellence in his attacking game with excellent set-piece delivery and excellent open-play crossing. An excellent fit would be Leeds United. His delivery might be a crucial weapon, and he has the engine to succeed in a high-pressing side.
If Kostas does leave, there will be heartfelt goodbyes. However, few would contend that the timing isn’t ideal—for Liverpool to be ready for the next phase at left-back and for him to be a staple elsewhere.
