Overview
- Any transfer depended on Liverpool recalling Tsimikas from Roma or signing immediate cover, which did not materialize before the 7pm cutoff.
- Spurs opened late-January talks and both the player and Liverpool were initially open to a deal before the situation stalled.
- Liverpool chose not to weaken their squad and took a similar stance on Curtis Jones despite interest reported from Inter Milan.
- The club explored alternatives, with Jeremy Jacquet expected to join from Rennes in the summer and a move for Lutsharel Geertruida falling through.
- Reporting points to Robertson assessing options for a likely free transfer in the summer, with Tottenham expected to revisit their interest.