It's already obvious why Liverpool have decided they don't want to move for Stefanos Tzimas - opinion
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Liverpool’s January transfer window has yet to spark into any kind of excitement.
The Reds have done some really good business down the years in the winter market, but do not currently look likely to continue that in 2025.
There have been plenty of rumours, of course. Liverpool considered making an offer for Khvicha Kvaratskhelia once it became clear that the Georgian winger was up for sale at Napoli.
However, with PSG acting quickly to put themselves into pole position, Liverpool never made the decisive move.
Next, rumours have started to circle that the Reds could look to sign young Greek striker Stefanos Tzimas. As Rousing The Kop reported, Liverpool enquired about the availability of Tzimas once he joins Nurnberg permanently from PAOK in the summer.
However, as confirmed by journalist James Pearce on Wednesday morning, Liverpool have no further interest in Tzimas and will not move to sign him. Although supporters may be disappointed, we think we know a good reason why they should not be.
Liverpool open pathway to Jayden Danns
Although there appears to be plenty to like about Tzimas – and Liverpool do need a new central striker – the links were a little perplexing.
The Nurnberg forward is only 19-years-old. He could hardly be brought in as a readymade replacement for Darwin Nunez, for example.
Besides, Liverpool already have their own young striker who is showing signs that he could also have a big career at the top level of the game: Jayden Danns.
Danns underlined his potential once again with a pure centre-forward’s goal against Accrington Stanley on Saturday. With the youngster turning 19 on Thursday, he is virtually the same age as Tzimas. There is no need to block his pathway.
While RTK understands it to be true that Liverpool are considering loan options for Danns for the rest of the season, he looks very likely to be ready for a more permanent place in the senior Liverpool squad next term.
As a result, bringing in another player of a similar profile and age simply would not make any kind of sense. Danns has a future at Anfield and although Tzimas has more first-team football under his belt, who’s to say he’s an upgrade on what Liverpool already have?
Danns set for big role in 2025/26
Had he not picked up a frustrating injury at the start of the season, Danns would be further along in his development by now.
The 18-year-old would likely have been sent out on-loan and could have shown his clear quality in a first-team environment.
| Name | Jayden Danns |
| Date of Birth | 16/01/2006 (19) |
| LFC Appearances | 7 |
| LFC Goals | 3 |
Nevertheless, having to stay at Liverpool has meant that Arne Slot has been able to get a good luck at Danns, and the Dutch coach clearly likes what he’s seen.
“He will always give he has,” the Liverpool head coach said of Danns after his goal on Saturday. “And if that is your mentality, then you can definitely get the most of your potential and that is what is going to happen with him.”
Liverpool know they could have a special talent here, there’s no need to bring another in from elsewhere.
