The Athletic: Liverpool eyeing left-back alternative to Jamal Lewis

Liverpool have been linked with a move for Norwich star Jamal Lewis. However, the player is set to cost £20m and the Reds may have to turn their attentions elsewhere. The Athletic last night claimed that the 22-year-old is valued at double what Liverpool are willing to pay. Jurgen Klopp’s squad does need a left-back though to come in and support Andy Robertson. And the Athletic journalist James Pearce wrote that Kostas Tsimikas of Olympiakos is a genuine alternative. Tsimikas is more attacking than Lewis but has not played in the Premier League – so in that respects comes with more risk. Tsimikas is 24, has been with Olympiacos for six years now, and has become a first-team regular after loan spells with Esbjerg and Willem II. Last season, Tsimikas hit five assists in 20 league games, and impressed in the Champions League, picking up an assist against Bayern Munich. Source: empireofthekop