Reports indicate that Tottenham Hotspur have approached Liverpool regarding the services of Andy Robertson who will be out of contract in this summer. This comes with increasing doubt about Robertson’s future, after a season in which his power at Liverpool has been greatly diminished.
The 31 year Scotland international has been making only four starts in the Premier League this season and this has been to a large extent due to the influx of Milos Kerkez. The Hungarian defender, who was brought to Liverpool with a mix of PS40 million, has fast become the preferred choice at the left-back position, and Robertson hardly has time to be on the field.
Recently, Robertson talked about speculation regarding his future; he admits that the decision has not been already made. Having only five months left on his existing contract, he added that he needed to consider his options well, especially following what he termed as a stressful summer. In as much as he would not be unwilling to remain at Liverpool, he affirmed that he will also explore other prospects elsewhere.
Obtaining regular playing time before FIFA World Cup 2026 is among the major driving factors of Robertson. Scotland have already secured their tickets to the tournament and the aged defender is very keen to continue being a regular starter as he stands to increase his chances of being included in the final squad.
Tottenham has approached Liverpool to negotiate the situation of Robertson but negotiations are believed to be at the early stages and nowhere near concluding. It is thought that spurs are looking to add experienced players to increase their defensive depth and Robertson has been noted to possess both leadership and premier league experience which is deemed as an asset.
Robertson has added up 363 appearances since he joined PS8 million in 2017 at Liverpool after playing in Hull City, since then he has played a significant role in the club both at the domestic and European levels. His most recent outing was as a substitute in the 1-1 draw of Liverpool against Burnley, January 17. Should he leave this summer, Robertson would leave behind him as one of the most successful left back of the modern Premier League age.
