Liverpool journalist shows Kostas Tsimikas transfer position – Liverpool FC

Kostas Tsimikas has again been the subject of transfer speculation this summer, but Liverpool’s transfer stance explains why there has been no progress on any of the rumours.

The left-back enjoyed seven weeks off this summer and returned for pre-season from the first day earlier this month, and has since provided an insight into Arne Slot’s demands.

The Dutchman’s arrival offers a chance for a fresh start for the Greece international, but that has not silenced transfer speculation after 17 starts last season.

Except EchoIan Doyle reported that “at present, there has been no desire from the club or player for the Greek to leave”.

Tsimikas has always seemed content to be Andy Robertson’s deputy and unless either club or player push for that to change then the status quo will remain.

In the middle of June PostLiverpool reporter Lewis Steele told The Redmen TV’s ‘Transfer Insight’ that he “wouldn’t be surprised if he left this summer, just based on certain things I’ve heard”.

Tsimikas signed a new long-term deal with Liverpool less than a year ago, tying him to the club until 2027, and so there has been no show of dismay from the 28-year-old.

Slot is still assessing the squad he inherited and positions could still change as we go deeper into the summer, but it remains to be seen whether any clubs will receive an offer.

The left-back signed in 2020 and averaged 21.5 appearances per season, half of Robertson’s average over the same time period.

Robertson showed up for pre-season earlier in the week and joins Tsimikas, Owen Beck and Luke Chambers as notable left-back names in the squad – the latter three all featured in the friendly against Preston.