Tottenham have made an method to Liverpool for left-back and are in preliminary talks a few deal.
Liverpool are contemplating the provide for his or her vice-captain, who’s out of contract in the summertime, and are but to resolve whether or not to let the 31-year-old go away.
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Robertson revealed final week that but in addition desires to play extra first-team soccer after dropping his place to summer time signing Milos Kerkez this season.
Liverpool, who’re grateful for the excellent service Robertson has given them during the last 9 years, will think about the Scotland skipper’s needs in addition to one of the best pursuits of the membership as they weigh up permitting him to maneuver.
Atletico Madrid tried final summer time to signal Robertson, who opted to remain at Anfield however might now swap Merseyside for London.
Head coach Arne Slot is down to 6 match senior defenders, with Giovanni Leoni and Conor Bradley long-term absentees, whereas their third left-back, Kostas Tsimikas, is on mortgage at Roma.
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The membership might select to recall Tsimikas to supply cowl for Kerkez, who would grow to be Liverpool’s solely senior left-back, ought to Robertson transfer on this month.
Curiosity from Tottenham comes amid heightened strain on Thomas Frank, whose job hangs within the stability after final weekend’s dismal dwelling defeat to West Ham, although midweek’s win over Borussia Dortmund provided the Dane a momentary reprieve.
Tottenham have approached Liverpool over a transfer for Andy Robertson (REUTERS)
Left-back has been an issue place for Frank with first-choice choice Future Udogie seeing his season hampered by harm issues, which might open the door for Robertson to tackle a recent problem and earn extra common soccer.
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After being requested about his future final week, Robertson stated: “It is a tough query to reply. I’ve bought 5 months left and we have to see the choice to remain or if there’s choices to go.
“I must see what myself and my household need shifting ahead.”
Spurs have already acted to deal with their left-back woes this window, with their transfer for Robertson coming a day after they accomplished the signing of 19-year-old Souza from Brazilian facet Santos, who arrived in north London for £13m.
Djed Spence has usually crammed in for Udogie this season, however he’s naturally a right-back and poor kind provided a chance for Ben Davies to step again into the position, just for the Welshman to interrupt his ankle on Sunday and be dominated out for the remainder of the season.
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Whereas Souza seems one for the long run, Spurs might transfer for Robertson in a bid so as to add expertise to the squad, with the now-injured Davies, 32, the one participant above the age of 30 in Frank’s younger roster.
Robertson’s final look for Liverpool got here off the bench, a well-recognized sight for the Scot this season, of their 1-1 draw with Burnley this weekend, who Tottenham face this weekend in a must-win match.
Robertson, a discount £8m signing from Hull in 2017, has made 363 appearances for Liverpool, successful two titles and the 2019 Champions League and establishing himself as one of many biggest left-backs of their historical past.