Liverpool look likely to have another busy summer transfer market in store as they aim to complete a transitional period at the club.
The Reds arguably changed too much ahead of the 2025/26 season, but have still left themselves with plenty to sort out.
Just as they did one year ago, contract problems are going to play their part in sculpting the business Liverpool do, with both Andy Robertson and Ibrahima Konate seeing their agreements expire.
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Robertson is set to become a free agent this summer, who should replace the defender?
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With time running out in negotiations, it currently seems likely that both players will depart at the end of the campaign.
In terms of finding a replacement, Robertson may actually be the harder to replace. Whoever joins will know they are coming as back-up to Milos Kerkez and that could be a difficult sell for a new signing. Fortunately, Liverpool are reportedly thinking of a solution which could work for everyone.
Kostas Tsimikas could come back to Liverpool
As gut-wrenching as it will be to see Robertson leave Liverpool after nine glorious years, the time feels right for him to go.
The Scotland captain still has plenty to offer, and will no doubt feel he can go and play more at a good level elsewhere.
Kostas Tsimikas lines up for Roma ahead of their UEFA Europa League match against Lille at Stadio Olimpico.
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Luckily for Liverpool, they do still have a third senior left-back on the books in Kostas Tsimikas, who has been spending the season on loan with Roma.
According to The Times, Tsimikas is set to return to Anfield this summer, with no option for Roma to make his deal permanent.
The Greek could then reportedly slot back in as back-up left-back for the Reds, before his own contract terminates in 2027.
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What are the other options for Liverpool?
Although some supporters may not be particularly keen on this solution, we think it sounds like a good plan.
Tsimikas is much more used to playing back-up than Robertson, and has even been more regularly on the bench during his spell with Roma.
He is a proven quantity for Liverpool, and although he has not always been perfect, the 29-year-old has shown himself to be a dependable deputy when needed.
The Reds had perhaps been hoping that either Luke Chambers or Owen Beck from the Liverpool academy would have been ready to step in as back-up by now, but both have been badly hampered by injury problems.
Midfielder turned full-back Alvin Ayman could be another option from the youth set-up, or Liverpool could look to recruit if they feel Tsimikas can be moved on. However, Robertson out and Tsimikas back in currently feels like the most probable scenario.
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