Talks to bring him back started after Tottenham made a move to sign Andy Robertson.
While initial reports suggested Tsimikas’ recall was a contingency plan for Robertson’s possible departure, reports now suggest Liverpool have pulled the plug on selling the Scot to their Premier League rivals.
Despite the fact that Robertson was retained, the decision to leave the ‘world class’defender return to Merseyside remains unchanged, signaling the need to strengthen defensive depth immediately.
AS Roma director Ricky Massara confirms talks with Liverpool
The move has been publicly confirmed by AS Roma director Ricky Massara, who admitted that the Italian club has already approved the defender’s departure.
In a statement reported by Fabrizio Romano on Xthe situation has changed quickly.
“AS Roma have already agreed to let Kostas Tsimikas leave the club and return to Liverpool next week,” reports Romano.
Massara was quoted directly as he addressed the negotiations: “It’s true, we are in discussions with Liverpool about that.”
??? AS Roma have already agreed to let Kostas Tsimikas leave the club and return to Liverpool next week.
“It is true, we are in discussions #LFC about that,” says director Ricky Massara. pic.twitter.com/Z9NguFvJoQ
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 25, 2026
Arne Slot’s future is in serious doubt after the 3-2 defeat against Bournemouth
The transfer activity comes against a backdrop of crisis for manager Arne Slot.
The Dutchman’s tenure is hanging by a thread after a disastrous 3-2 defeat to Bournemouth this weekend, a result which has worsened a miserable run of winter form.
The data paints a bleak picture for Slot. Liverpool have now won just one of their last seven Premier League matches, taking just five points from a possible 21.
The defeat to the Cherries saw the Reds drop to sixth place, currently 14 points behind leaders Arsenal.
Luck was on Liverpool’s side early in the season, where they won their first five games despite poor performances. Without those wins, they would be just above the relegation zone with 21 points.
It’s quickly becoming a matter of when Slot will be fired, rather than if. Whatever Liverpool’s hierarchy decide to do, it must be quick before the season is completely derailed.
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