Liverpool and Manchester City are now neck and neck in the race for a "world-class" star, who Pep Guardiola has wanted for years.
Reds eyeing new defender amid Robertson uncertainty
Arne Slot was full of praise for Andy Robertson during the January transfer window, at which point there was speculation surrounding his future on Merseyside, with the manager saying: "I’m really happy that he also says that he finds joy in the position he’s in and that he also understands how important he’s been to this club for all these years and he definitely still also is in the position he’s in now.
"He did play quite a lot of games – not as much as he probably hoped.
"But the way he’s acting and also now his comments in the media is a big compliment and says a lot about him, how good he’s been for this club in the past eight-and-a-half years."
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Robertson ultimately ended up staying put at Anfield, but there are still doubts about whether he will remain with the Reds beyond the end of the season, given that his contract is set to expire in the summer.
Wolverhampton Wanderers, Crystal Palace and Aston Villa were recently credited with an interest in the Scotland international, and the Merseysiders have since been linked with a move for a new left-back.
According to a report from Caught Offside, Liverpool and Man City are now neck and neck in the race for Juventus defender Andrea Cambiaso, who Guardiola has wanted to take to the Etihad Stadium for years.
However, Real Madrid are also in the race for Cambiaso, and it could take a huge offer to get a deal over the line, with the Italian club expected to hold out for around €60m - €70m (£52m - £61m).
With the Italian's contract set to expire in 2029, the Serie A side are in a strong negotiating position, and the defender is not 'actively up for sale', although they would be willing to accept a suitable offer.
"World-class" Cambiaso could push for Kerkez's starting spot
Robertson has fallen down the pecking order since the arrival of Milos Kerkez, but the Juve defender could be capable of pushing for the Hungarian's starting spot, given the level of his performances in the Serie A.
This season, the 26-year-old has created 40 chances for Juventus, the second-highest number in the squad, and he has previously received high praise for his ability to pick out his teammates from journalist Zach Lowy.
Crucially, the 19-time Italy international is also solid from a defensive point of view, averaging 1.8 tackles per 90 in the Serie A, which ranks him third among Juventus players.
Kerkez, on the other hand, is averaging 1.5 tackles per game in the Premier League, during which time he has created 23 chances, indicating Cambiaso could go straight into Slot's starting XI.