Liverpool have decided against allowing Andy Robertson completing a move to Tottenham Hotspur before the transfer window closes
Daniel Orme Football Writer and Mark Wakefield
12:33, 26 Jan 2026
Andy Robertson of Liverpool
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Andy Robertson's contract at Liverpool expires in the summer(Image: Michael Steele/Getty Images)
Liverpool have put an end to Andy Robertson's potential switch to Tottenham Hotspur despite initial discussions between the two clubs.
The Scotland left-back appeared destined for North London, but the Reds have decided against proceeding with any negotiations and won't entertain his departure.
Spurs were reportedly prepared to pay approximately £5million for the defender, with manager Thomas Frank eager to bolster his squad with valuable experience. However, after weighing up the proposal, Liverpool have opted to keep Robertson in their squad whilst the player himself hasn't pushed for a move away, reports the Mirror.
Following his team's disappointing loss at Bournemouth, Arne Slot made clear his intention to keep Robertson at Anfield.
Milos Kerkez of Liverpool
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Roberton has been usurped by Milos Kerkez in the pecking order at Anfield(Image: Jean Catuffe/Getty Images)
Slot said: “I think I need all my players. Robbo had to come in at half-time, in my opinion. I always knew that for Milos (Kerkez), another 90 minutes against a very intense Bournemouth side was not a possibility for him, so I knew I would have to bring (Robertson) in.
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“I had already had one substitution in the first-half, then you only have two moments left, so I thought ‘let’s bring Robbo in at half-time to make sure Milos stays available for the rest of the season’.
“There’s a lot of games to be played with the players available. I have to manage that as well. The last thing we could need right now is another injury.”
Meanwhile, Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has expressed his wish for the club to retain Robertson. Van Dijk said: "He's my vice-captain. Robbo is a very important member of our team and I want him to stay but whatever happens, let's see."
Andy Robertson of Liverpool looks on during the pre-season friendly match between Liverpool and Athletic Club Bilbao at Anfield
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Tottenham were keen to sign the experienced defender(Image: Visionhaus, Visionhaus/Getty Images)
The decision to halt Robertson's potential move to North London leaves him facing uncertainty over his future, as his contract is due to run out this summer.
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This also puts Kostas Tsimikas in a tricky situation, with Liverpool believed to be in discussions about terminating his loan spell at Roma.
AS Roma's chief Frederic Massara confirmed that talks were underway. He said: "They are all situations that are evolving, we are in a dialogue with Liverpool and we’ll see how that evolves over the next few days."
Robertson, 31, signed for Liverpool from Hull City in 2017 and has since made 364 appearances for the Reds. During his tenure, Liverpool have since won two Premier League titles, the Champions League, the FA Cup and the League Cup.