With the domestic campaign now in the books, the transfer is open and ready for business.
It has been regularly stated by Jurgen Klopp that the Reds will not be big players in the window but that has not stopped players being linked to the club.
With the departure of Déjan Lovren and recent reports linking Joel Matip to PSG, it is clear that a addition in the central defence will have to be signed.
Just as important is a back-up for the tireless Andy Robertson at left-back.
Klopp has used stop-gap measures such as James Milner and youngster Neco Williams when the Scottish captain has needed a breather but with the Reds set to embark on another gruelling campaign, it is imperative that a specialised left-back is signed.
A number of names have been linked to the position including Norwich youngster Jamal Lewis.
Now, Olympiakos star Kostantinos Tsimikas is the latest name to be mentioned.
The Echo reports that the 24 year-old Greek international will be available for around £7million.
That price tag has been greatly reduced in the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic as in April Tsimikas was valued in the range of £22million.
There was speculation that Tsimikas had signed for French club Nice but that has been rebutted by Olympiakos officials.
The scouting report on Tsimikas who has been previously linked with Arsenal, Tottenham and Sheffield United says that is a rapid full-back whose overlapping runs are a regular feature throughout games.
Tsimikas is solid in a technical sense and has recent big game experience playing in Champions League this season against the likes of Bayern Munich and Tottenham and a Man of the match performance against Red Star Belgrade.
He also was part of the Olympiakos side which knocked out Arsenal in the Europa League and Reds fans will be able to get a glimpse of his credentials this week when the Greek champions they play Wolves in the second leg of their R16 clash on Thursday evening with the tie delicately poised at 1-1.
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