Kostas Tsimikas ‘ready to join Leeds’ as Liverpool advance brand new transfer agreement
Arne Slot is not ready to settle for the success he has had at Liverpool so far.
The Dutchman has had a perfect start to life in England, getting his hands on the Premier League trophy in his maiden season at Anfield.
However, there is plenty of strengthening to be done if the Reds want to be battling at the top once more and showing that this season was no fluke.
With that in mind, there could be numerous changes at Anfield this summer, with both arrivals and exits anticipated.
Liverpool ready Milos Kerkez transfer
A lot of the season saw supporters worrying about the futures of existing players, with three key men out of contract at Liverpool.
Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk committed their futures to Anfield after the Premier League title was secured, which is a massive boost for the Reds when attracting other players.
Trent Alexander-Arnold, on the other hand, is leaving Merseyside, but Slot doesn’t seem to be losing too much sleep over that.
Instead, the boss has turned his attention towards incoming faces, with Jeremie Frimpong set to join Liverpool.
However, Slot is not stopping there either.
According to Fabrizio Romano (19 May), Liverpool have now contacted Bournemouth about Milos Kerkez, with talks over a deal advancing already.
Supporters on Merseyside will be absolutely loving the impending additions, but there is one man in Red in Kostas Tsimikas who could be set to leave as a result of Kerkez’s possible arrival.
Tsimikas could make Leeds United move
Kerkez’s potential arrival at left-back could leave Tsimikas without a place in Slot’s squad, and therefore prompt a move away.
It has already been reported that Leeds United are looking at recruiting Tsimikas upon their return to the Premier League, and this could prove to be the push that the 29-year-old needed.
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Even with Andy Robertson failing to reach the expected levels on a regular basis this season, the Greek defender has struggled to nail down his place and convince Slot that he could be the solution.
However, if top-flight football is available elsewhere, then this could be the time to part ways in a situation that could suit all involved parties.
If the Reds want to continue with their progress, then making difficult decisions and letting people move on is a part of that.