Liverpool are currently considering an Andy Robertson sale — Wayne Rooney has given his verdict.
There has been a lot of toing and froing with the potential sale of one of Liverpool’s modern legends.
The deal looked dead in the water, but reports on Monday morning claimed Robertson could still join Tottenham this month.
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Is Liverpool letting Andy Robertson join Tottenham a mistake? Who could replace the left-back?
Andrew Robertson of Liverpool during the Premier League match between Burnley and Liverpool at Turf Moor
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It could depend on Kostas Tsimikas returning from Roma, but leaving that to one side, Rooney is far from convinced by the move.
Wayne Rooney explains why Liverpool have to keep Andy Robertson
Robertson has been part of the furniture at Anfield for eight successful seasons, and no Liverpool fan would be happy to see him depart.
That said, he has a World Cup to get in rhythm for, and a desire to play a larger part. From his perspective, it makes sense.
From Liverpool’s, not so much.
That’s what the Man United legend outlined on The Wayne Rooney Show, remarking: “I think if it would have happened in the summer, I think we would have said, ‘Yeah, that’s a good move for Robertson.
Good move for Liverpool obviously with them bringing Tsimikas in.’
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“But I think the way Kerkez has been this season, I don’t think if I was Liverpool manager or part of the Liverpool board that I’d be letting Andy Robertson go right now because they’re fighting to try and get in the Champions League.
Andrew Robertson of Liverpool comes on for Milos Kerkez of Liverpool during the Premier League match between Burnley and Liverpool at Turf Moor
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“And Andy Robertson will probably have a case that he should still be starting for Liverpool. Purely because Kerkez has come in, he has struggled a little bit. He’s been better a little bit, of late, but in the Bournemouth game, I think he struggled again. So if I were at Liverpool, I certainly wouldn’t want him to leave just yet.”
Robertson’s time at Liverpool is bound to come to an end soon, but a mid-season sale runs the risk of leaving the Reds even more short-handed at the back.
Better to wait until the summer.
Liverpool could be in for another crazy transfer window
There are some signs of movement at Liverpool this January, but by and large, the real important business is being saved for the end of the season.
Liverpool’s spend last summer reached historic levels, and it might be that they have to dig deep into the pockets again in a few months time.
One centre-back is a must, and a second will likely be needed too. Another winger should be brought in too, and possibly a left-back if Robertson does go. There has also been a lot of speculation over a midfield signing, with Liverpool eyeing Adam Wharton among others.
You’ve got £80m to fix Liverpool’s midfield this summer, who are you buying?
Elliot Anderson applauds after Nottingham Forest's Premier League match against Manchester United at the City Ground (Credit: Getty Images/Molly Darlington).
Adam Wharton pictured playing for Crystal Palace in the UEFA Conference League match against Fredrikstad at Selhurst Park (Credit: Getty Images/Jacques Feeney/Offside).
Warren Zaire-Emery looks on during the UEFA Champions League match between PSG and VfB Stuttgart at Stuttgart Arena (Credit: Getty Images/Aurelien Meunier/PSG).
Sandro Tonali pictured in action during Newcastle United's Carabao Cup semi-final first-leg against Manchester City at St James' Park (Credit: Getty Images/Scott Llewellyn/MI News/NurPhoto).
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We probably won’t see nine-figure fees, but that’s a lot of recruitment needing to be done.
For the first time ever, Liverpool are the biggest revenue earners of any English club (per Deloitte Money League), so the money should be there. It’s crucial, though, that they get the profiling right as well.
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