Leeds United are reportedly considering a move to sign Liverpool left-back Kostas Tsimikas as they anticipate Junior Firpo’s exit to Real Betis.
Leeds have decisions to make in their squad with the summer transfer window commencing in a few weeks’ time at the start of June.
At left-back, Junior Firpo and Sam Byram being out of contract this summer means the club will have to start considering moves to potentially replace them.
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Junior Firpo exit “widely anticipated” as Leeds United target Kostas Tsimikas
Firpo’s contract being up opens the doors for clubs outside of England to start negotiations over a free transfer, and links to Real Betis aren’t surprising.
The La Liga side have beeb constantly well documented in their desire to reunite Firpo with the club he made his senior debut for, and it might leave Leeds with a task of replacing him properly after four goals and 10 assists this season.
Leeds United may respond to possible Junior Firpo exit with move to sign Kostas Tsimikas from Liverpool. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)
The Daily Mail report that as Firpo’s “widely anticipated” move materialises to Betis, Leeds are eyeing a move to sign 29-year-old Liverpool left-back Kostas Tsimikas.
Tsimikas is claimed to be available for transfer this summer as Arne Slot looks to keep rebuilding Liverpool after winning the league title in his first season at Anfield.
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Kostas Tsimikas the latest experienced Premier League option linked with Leeds United
Whether or not Tsimikas is a player Leeds end up signing this summer, he forms part of a growing list of reported targets of the same description.
Leeds have been linked with various players aged 25 and above that have plenty of Premier League experience to hand, and that might be the way forward.
Those that have been relegated in the past two seasons have struggled to cope with the standard in the top flight, and having players who are guaranteed to cope with the level is a good way to plan.