Liverpool defender Kostas Tsimikas is attracting interest from Roma (h/t journalist Fabrizio Romano).
The Liverpool left-back, who earns £75,000 per week, will struggle to get a chance this season after the Reds signed Milos Kerkez from Bournemouth.
The Hungarian immediately took the starting berth in the Premier League opener against the Cherries.
Andy Robertson came on from the bench to replace Kerkez, leaving Tsimikas on the periphery.
Tsimikas has chiefly played a back-up role for Liverpool to Robertson, but could now leave in search of game time elsewhere.
The 29-year-old has been a faithful servant to the Merseyside outfit since joining the club from Olympiacos for around £11.75 million in August 2020.
Tsimikas has made 115 appearances for Liverpool, providing 18 assists. The Greek international (41 caps) is a sturdy and reliable depth option, but his time at the club may be up.
Liverpool have lost Luis Diaz, Darwin Nunez, Jarell Quansah, Ben Gannon-Doak, Caoimhin Kelleher, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Tyler Morton and Nat Phillips this summer.
Tsimikas may be next to find a new stomping ground if Roma can agree a loan deal.
But while Tsimikas edges towards the exit, Liverpool’s bigger concern lies elsewhere.
The Reds have looked alarmingly fragile at the back, conceding chances far too easily in their Community Shield defeat to Crystal Palace.
It was the same story in the chaotic Premier League opener against Bournemouth, where they conceded twice in quick succession.
The early evidence suggests that neither Kerkez nor Jeremie Frimpong have settled into their defensive duties, while Ibrahima Konate has struggled for consistency.
Liverpool boss Arne Slot faces a glaring problem that could undermine the campaign.
If Liverpool are serious about competing on multiple fronts, signing a top-class centre-back before the deadline is non-negotiable.
Slot can also turn to youngster Giovanni Leoni to bolster the rearguard.
Stats from Transfermarkt.
