He stays: Liverpool will reject offer and keep cup hero

We expect Liverpool to reject an incoming offer and keep a cup hero. He stays.

What should Liverpool do about Kostas Tsimikas this summer? It's not exactly obvious.

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Liverpool certainly do need a left-back after Andy Robertson leaves the club to join Tottenham Hotspur. Milos Kerkez needs support, after all.

But buying one? That's not easy to do when you're also looking at so many other signings. Liverpool will commit a lot of money to replacing Mohamed Salah up top, a winger on the left, maybe another striker.

Midfield, too, needs addressing. And probably right-back with Conor Bradley out long-term. Ibrahima Konate's exit means a centre-back will be considered.

It's no surprise, then, that Liverpool are considering keeping Tsimikas a backup for another year. That eases the transfer pressure quite a bit.

We expect Liverpool to reject offers as a result. Page News in Greece claims Olympiakos are going to make an offer for their ex-player but again, we don't think the Reds will entertain it.

Tsimikas has a role to play, even just for one more year. The 2022 FA Cup hero can still make an impact - and likely make Andoni Iraola's job a little easier in this debut season.

Kostas Tsimikas: Situation Summary

Roma Loan and Anfield Return

As of 8 June 2026, Kostas Tsimikas is officially returning to Liverpool following the conclusion of his season-long loan spell at AS Roma. The 30-year-old Greek left-back experienced a testing 2025/26 campaign in Italy, making 18 Serie A appearances under Gian Piero Gasperini. Despite the loan move, Liverpool notably attempted to recall the defender during the January transfer window to bolster their options, though the deal ultimately did not materialise.

Squad Role and New Management

Tsimikas heads back to Merseyside at a pivotal moment for the club’s defensive setup. Following the high-profile departure of long-serving left-back Andy Robertson to Tottenham Hotspur, the position has opened up significantly. While Milos Kerkez remains a primary option for the club, Tsimikas has signalled his intent to remain at Anfield and compete for a starting role under new head coach Andoni Iraola. Recent indicators, including the player updating his social media presence to feature Liverpool colours, suggest he is actively preparing for pre-season training with the squad.