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Liverpool pip Leicester to close in on £11m signing of Olympiakos left-back Kostas Tsimikas after giving up on deal for Norwich City's Jamal Lewis

Liverpool are closing on an £11.75million deal for Olympiakos 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.

Liverpool had a u00a310million bid for Norwich City left back Jamal Lewis rejected this week

Liverpool had a £10million bid for Norwich City left back Jamal Lewis rejected this week

Liverpool had a £10m bid rejected for Norwich's Jamal Lewis last week and turned to Tsimikas after Norwich insisted they wanted £20m.