Monday could be a decisive day for Liverpool’s transfer plans, with the club scheduled to hold a meeting regarding a ‘brilliant’ player who is edging closer to a potential move.
The Reds have a Premier League match against Newcastle lined up for the bank holiday Monday, and securing a victory at St James’ Park would provide a significant confidence boost ahead of next weekend’s clash with Arsenal. Despite the early stage of the season, winning this game is seen as vital for momentum.
Amid preparations for the match, Liverpool’s ongoing interest in Alexander Isak has remained a major talking point. Reports suggest that the club may place a bid for Isak after Monday’s fixture, making the bank holiday a pivotal moment in their transfer strategy.
However, Isak’s potential move is not the only development at Anfield. Kostas Tsimikas, who has been left out of both matchday squads so far this season, could be on the verge of departing the club. Italian media sources indicate that Monday may also prove significant for Tsimikas’ situation, as Liverpool are set to hold a meeting regarding his future.
Following the arrival of Milos Kerkez, Tsimikas has fallen down the pecking order under manager Arne Slot. The Greek left-back has been a reliable squad member since joining in 2020 and was even described as ‘brilliant’ by Michael Owen last season. However, he is now the third-choice left-back behind Kerkez and Andy Robertson.
Reports last week suggested that Roma are interested in taking Tsimikas on loan, which could offer the 29-year-old valuable playing time. Journalist Alfredo Pedulla has indicated that Roma’s interest is expected to intensify on Monday, with discussions planned between the two clubs regarding a potential loan move to the Stadio Olimpico. Marseille and a few other clubs have also reportedly shown interest in the Greek international.
Tsimikas is likely to be left out of the squad for the Newcastle match. Slot faces a decision over his starting left-back, with Kerkez having struggled on the opening day, making Robertson the probable starter. This scenario would leave Tsimikas out of both the starting lineup and the bench.
While Liverpool would ideally prefer a permanent transfer, a loan move allowing Tsimikas to gain regular minutes may be the most feasible option in the coming week.
