Liverpool are closing on an £11.75million deal for Olympiacos left-back Kostas Tsimikas amid rival interest from Leicester City.

Liverpool turned to the 24-year-old Greek after failing to agree terms with Norwich City over Jamal Lewis.

Tsimikas is now expected to have a medical this week ahead of agreeing terms with the Premier League champions.

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