Andy Robertson is set to stay at Liverpool for the rest of the season, after talks over a mid-season move to Tottenham were brought to a close.
Andy Robertson transfer news: Why Liverpool blocked Tottenham move
Move blocked: Liverpool have pulled the plug on Andy Robertson’s potential £5 million move to Tottenham this month following an injury crisis in defence.
Injury Crisis:Joe Gomez, Conor Bradley and Giovanni Leoni are all sidelined, while Liverpool failed to secure an early loan return for Kostas Tsimikas.
Summer exit possible: The Scotland captain will remain at Anfield for the rest of the season but is expected to attract renewed interest from Spurs in the summer.
Robertson was slated to join Tottenham in a deal worth as much as £5 million before the end of the January transfer window.
BURNLEY, ENGLAND - Sunday, September 14, 2025: Liverpool's Andy Robertson celebrate his side's injury-time winning goal during the FA Premier League match between Burnley FC and Liverpool FC at Turf Moor. Liverpool won 1-0. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
This Is Anfield understands Liverpool entered talks with the London club out of respect for their long-serving left-back and his desire for regular starting football after entering the final six months of his contract.
However with Conor Bradley and Giovanni Leoni already sidelined for the season and Joe Gomez suffering a blow during Saturday’s 3-2 defeat to Bournemouth, Liverpool have pulled the plug on any sale.
The Times‘ Paul Joyce reports that Liverpool decided they could not sanction their vice-captain’s departure due to a lack of options available to Arne Slot.
LONDON, ENGLAND - Sunday, January 4, 2026: Liverpool's substitutes Joe Gomez (L) and Andy Robertson during the FA Premier League match between Fulham FC and Liverpool FC at Craven Cottage. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
Contact was made with AS Roma over the termination of Kostas Tsimikas‘ loan as potential cover but the Italian side are described as reluctant to allow him to return to Anfield early.
Robertson is therefore set to stay as part of Slot’s squad and will still hold a key role for the rest of the season despite finding himself second choice behind Milos Kerkez.
Slot was forced to replace Kerkez with Robertson at half-time against Bournemouth knowing that the young Hungarian had entered the red zone in terms of his workload, which demonstrated the importance of keeping his No. 26 available.
Robertson has already started 11 games this season and should still play enough minutes to maintain his match fitness ahead of a summer World Cup where he will captain Scotland.
LONDON, ENGLAND - Thursday, January 8, 2026: Liverpool's substitute Andy Robertson during the pre-match warm-up before the FA Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Liverpool FC at the Emirates Stadium. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
What happens beyond that point remains to be seen, with Tottenham almost certain to renew their interest if he becomes a free agent on July 1.
Robertson had expressed a desire to stay at Liverpool beyond his current deal but also a realism over his opportunities after the signing of a new first-choice left-back.
However at a time of worrying transition for the club the value of holding onto the remaining leaders of their recent success cannot be undersold.
The Big Debate
Should Liverpool push for Andy Robertson to sign a new contract?
Clearly considering his options as his current deal enters its final months, Andy Robertson has already stated that he would be open to staying at Liverpool.
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When does every Liverpool player’s contract expire?
Liverpool First-Team Contract Expiries
Player Contract Expires
Ibrahima Konate 2026
Andy Robertson 2026
Freddie Woodman 2026
Mohamed Salah 2027
Virgil van Dijk 2027
Alisson 2027
Joe Gomez 2027
Curtis Jones 2027
Wataru Endo 2027
Rio Ngumoha 2028
Alexis Mac Allister 2028
Dominik Szoboszlai 2028
Ryan Gravenberch 2028
Federico Chiesa 2028
Conor Bradley 2029
Florian Wirtz 2030
Jeremie Frimpong 2030
Cody Gakpo 2030
Milos Kerkez 2030
Alexander Isak 2031
Hugo Ekitike 2031
Giorgi Mamardashvili 2031
Giovanni Leoni 2031
* Data accurate for Jan 2026 via Transfermarkt. Woodman includes club option.