Liverpool Pursues Italian Defender, Kostas Tsimikas Expected to Leave

Liverpool FC's summer transfer activity has been under intense scrutiny following their £260 million spending spree, but manager Arne Slot defends the outlay as balanced by previous player sales and conservative past transfers. The club is preparing for the possible departure of Kostas Tsimikas, who has been excluded from recent squads and is expected to seek a new chapter, potentially with Nottingham Forest. Liverpool urgently needs reinforcements at centre-back due to injuries and limited depth behind starters Virgil Van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate, with Joe Gomez sidelined. They have shown strong interest in 18-year-old Italian defender Giovanni Leoni from Parma, who is highly regarded for his potential and physical presence; although no formal bids have been made, Liverpool's growing focus on Leoni could outcompete interest from other big clubs like Inter Milan and Juventus. Additionally, Liverpool continue to pursue other targets including striker Alexander Isak, indicating their intent to further strengthen the squad before the transfer window closes. Overall, Liverpool's transfer strategy reflects a blend of addressing immediate squad needs while investing in promising young talents for the future.