Leeds United is “considering” a move for two Liverpool players this summer, according to a recent report.
The Yorkshire club is set to return to the big time next season after amassing a 100-point season under the guise of Daniel Farke, which ensured Leeds won the Championship title. While the German has been linked with a swift exit this summer, despite his success this term, the club is preparing for life back in the Premier League.
Two Reds are supposedly part of their transfer plans, with Kostas Tsimikas and Caoimhin Kelleher reportedly being “considered”.
Current left-back Junior Firpo is expected to move on this summer when his contract expires, meaning Leeds will be in the market for additions in that area, and the Daily Mail claims Tsimikas has been identified as a possible target.
With the Reds expected to strengthen at left-back as well in the off-season, allowing Tsimikas to leave is a real possibility. The 29-year-old has made 28 appearances this term and occasionally ousted Andy Robertson from the team, but he has managed just eight Premier League starts and his departure feels inevitable if Liverpool does sign a left-back.
Meanwhile, the Mail also claims Kelleher is a transfer target for Leeds. The goalkeeper has been outspoken on his desire to be a no.1 elsewhere and could also be allowed to leave this summer, especially given the imminent arrival of Giorgi Mamardashvili.
Kelleher has made 20 appearances, 10 coming in the Premier League, but they have all occurred when first-choice Alisson has been injured.
Even Kelleher’s international manager wants him to move on to pastures new. “I just want Caoimhin to go to a club where he will play on a regular level,” Heimir Hallgrimsson told the Irish Echo.
“He has been playing at the highest level, whether it’s the Champions League or the Premier League and done really well. I just want him to be happy and play regularly.
“Caoimhin has spoken about it himself, but I don’t mind where he goes so long as he is playing on a regular basis because he is too good not to be playing.”
Leeds’ interest in Kelleher has been reported elsewhere, although the Whites are being linked with a plethora of players since their return to the Premier League.
West Ham United duo Vladimir Coufal and Tomas Soucker have been mentioned in recent reports, while James McAtee and former Red James Milner are also said to be under consideration.
