Andy Robertson has reportedly been placed at the very top of Atletico Madrid's left-back wish list. The 31-year-old is in danger of being forced out of the Liverpool line-up next season as Anfield bosses push to sign Milos Kerkez. And the opportunity to join a La Liga title-challenger has called Robertson's future into question.
The Scottish international is a veteran of well over 300 Liverpool appearances, picking up two Premier League titles, a Champions League crown and three domestic crowns during his time on Merseyside. He also appeared in 33 league games last season as Liverpool finished top of the pile in Arne Slot's debut year.
But Robertson's output tailed off dramatically. Having spent years piling up assists alongside Trent Alexander-Arnold on the opposite flank, the full-back set up just one league goal last term and failed to get on the scoresheet.
Liverpool's pursuit of the younger, quicker and currently more productive Kerkez suggests that Slot and co. are already looking to seucre Robertson's long-term replacement. And now, with an intriguing transfer opportunity in the offing, the former Hull City man may head for the exit.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Atletico have made Robertson a 'top target' and an 'ideal candidate' to become their new left-back. Long-serving manager Diego Simeone has even put him ahead of AC Milan star Theo Hernandez on his wish list.
There is not yet an indication as to whether Robertson would be keen on the move. Liverpool are said to value him highly and club bosses may put up some resistance before letting him leave, even with Kerkez edging towards a £45million move.
Robertson is entering the final 12 months of his contract, making this the final transfer window in which Liverpool can realistically bank a fee. The Reds have already lost Alexander-Arnold, who ran down his contract before joining Real Madrid on a free transfer.
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