Today’s transfer rumours
Liverpool’s squad reshuffle is already sending ripples across the market, and one of the names being nudged back into circulation is Kostas Tsimikas. The 29-year-old is currently soaking up the Italian winter on loan at Roma, but the arrangement has hardly turned into the fresh start either player or club might have hoped for.
Forest keep the faith in Tsimikas chase
Nottingham Forest have retained an interest in Tsimikas and are once again watching closely. With Milos Kerkez arriving at Anfield, the Greece international remains firmly second choice behind Andy Robertson on Merseyside, and Forest believe there is a deal to be done if Liverpool are open to moving him on.
Roma’s stance is said to be flexible. The Serie A side would consider cutting the loan short if they can line up a replacement first, a realistic position given Tsimikas has started only four league matches this season. The fit has been awkward under Gian Piero Gasperini, whose wing-back demands reportedly don’t play to the left-back’s strengths. In that context, a return to England—where his role is clearer and the pace more familiar—could appeal to player and parent club alike.
Manchester United admire Noah Sadiki, but Sunderland dig in
Elsewhere, Manchester United are credited with admiration for Noah Sadiki, with the 21-year-old midfielder emerging as a key figure at Sunderland. The DR Congo international has quickly become a cornerstone under head coach Régis Le Bris, starting every Premier League match when available, with the only interruptions coming during his AFCON duty.
United’s interest is described as more than passing, with suggestions they have even explored the framework of a player-plus-cash proposal involving Manuel Ugarte. However, Sunderland are not currently in the mood to negotiate. Sadiki’s valuation has reportedly surged since his £15m move from Union Saint-Gilloise, and the club appear determined to keep hold of a player they view as central to their project.
What happens next?
For Forest, the Tsimikas situation hinges on two moving parts: Roma identifying an alternative and Liverpool deciding whether the left-back is surplus to requirements following Kerkez’s arrival. For United, the Sadiki pursuit looks like a longer game—one that may depend on Sunderland’s season trajectory and whether a truly compelling offer arrives.
