Tottenham Hotspur are working on a deal to sign Liverpool defender Andrew Robertson.
The Athletic reports that Tottenham wanted to wait until the summer before making a move for Robertson, but have brought those plans forward as they look to strengthen Thomas Frank’s squad.
Tottenham have already started negotiations with Liverpool, and talks are understood to be progressing well.
Spurs are dealing with an injury crisis that has sparked their interest in Robertson.
Destiny Udogie has had his problems with injury and is only just recovering from a hamstring issue.
He put in a solid performance that helped Tottenham claim a 2-0 win over Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League.
However, he was an unused substitute in the previous two games against West Ham United in the Premier League and Aston Villa in the FA Cup third round.
With Ben Davies ruled out for months after undergoing surgery to fix an ankle injury, Tottenham are lacking depth at left back.
Spurs recently announced the signing of Brazilian left back Souza from Santos, but there are reservations about whether he is ready to contribute immediately.
Tottenham want to bring in more experience in that area of the pitch, and Robertson has been identified as the ideal target.
Boost for Tottenham with Liverpool open to a sale
Tottenham have also been handed a massive boost with Liverpool reportedly open to selling Robertson.
The Reds legend has been hailed as “one of the best in the world” and would be a shrewd acquisition for Tottenham if they can agree a deal.
Robertson’s contract with Liverpool runs out at the end of the season, so Tottenham would have been able to snap him up on a free transfer.
However, they’re anticipating that there would be massive competition for his signature at that point and are looking to get ahead of other interested clubs.
Robertson’s technical quality, leadership, winning mentality, and vast experience would be a massive bonus for Tottenham.
He could be the kind of transformative signing that gets them back on track after months of mediocrity.