Club director confirms Liverpool are in talks with them over ‘world-class’ defender

AS Roma have confirmed negotiations are ongoing to end Kostas Tsimikas’ loan early and send him back to Liverpool.
Discussions to recall the left-back were triggered after Tottenham made an approach for Andy Robertson. While early reports framed Tsimikas’ return as a backup plan in case Robertson left, it’s now understood that Liverpool have shut down any move that would see the Scot join Spurs.
Despite Robertson staying put, Liverpool’s stance on bringing Tsimikas back to Merseyside has not changed — underlining the club’s determination to strengthen their defensive options immediately.
Roma director Ricky Massara confirms talks
The situation has been publicly acknowledged by AS Roma director Ricky Massara, who confirmed the club has already approved Tsimikas’ departure.
As reported by Fabrizio Romano, the move is progressing rapidly.
“AS Roma have already agreed to let Kostas Tsimikas leave the club and return to Liverpool next week,” Romano stated.
Massara added: “It’s true, we are in talks with Liverpool about that.”
🚨 Pressure mounts on Arne Slot after Bournemouth collapse
The transfer developments come amid growing turmoil around Liverpool boss Arne Slot.
The Dutchman’s position looks increasingly precarious following a damaging 3-2 defeat to Bournemouth, extending a dreadful winter run.
Liverpool have now won just one of their last seven Premier League games, collecting only five points from a possible 21. The loss leaves the Reds sixth in the table, already 14 points behind leaders Arsenal.
Early-season fortune masked deeper issues, with Liverpool scraping five straight wins despite unconvincing performances. Without those results, they’d be hovering dangerously close to the relegation battle on just 21 points.
At this stage, it feels less like a question of if Slot will be dismissed — and more when. Whatever decision Liverpool’s hierarchy make, time is no longer on their side as the season threatens to unravel.