Serie A Giants Make Bold Move for Liverpool's Overlooked Star

Roma have submitted an offer to acquire Liverpool's Kostas Tsimikas through a season-long loan arrangement, though the Reds are pushing for a permanent transfer of their third-string left-back.

Following Milos Kerkez's arrival, the Greek defender has dropped further in the hierarchy, prompting Liverpool to actively seek his departure in recent weeks as they aim to complete a deal before the window closes.

Andy Robertson has been relegated to backup status behind Kerkez, eliminating any pathway for Tsimikas in the squad. The 29-year-old was deployed as a makeshift center-back during preseason preparations, but this tactical shift proved ineffective, bringing him closer to an exit.

Reports from The Athletic indicate that Italian powerhouse Roma are prepared to offer Tsimikas a way out through a temporary deal for the campaign. The player desires to join a European competition participant and is expected to seek opportunities overseas rather than remaining in England.

Roma will compete in the Europa League this campaign and could provide Tsimikas with consistent playing time, though Liverpool favor a permanent departure over a temporary arrangement as they seek to recover investment following substantial summer expenditure.

Tsimikas, who has achieved beloved status among supporters, might join other Premier League temporary signings Evan Ferguson and Leon Bailey at the Stadio Olimpico, with Roma also pursuing Chelsea's Tyrique George to wrap up their inaugural transfer window under Gian Piero Gasperini.

While Liverpool have invested heavily in new acquisitions, they have successfully generated substantial revenue through departures. Player sales have brought in over £200 million ($269.7 million) including performance-related clauses, with major transfers involving Luis Díaz and Darwin Núñez helping maintain financial equilibrium.

The Reds may continue their transfer activity, with Marc Guéhi being considered as a defensive reinforcement. Newcastle United's Alexander Isak remains a long-term objective, though such a move appears highly complex and progressively improbable.