Liverpool legend Andy Robertson is set to join Tottenham on a free transfer this summer, with the Scotland international reportedly having agreed personal terms with the Premier League side
Stephen Killen Senior Football Writer
09:13, 28 May 2026Updated 09:13, 28 May 2026
Andy Robertson is set to join Tottenham — not Juventus
Andy Robertson is set to join Tottenham — not Juventus(Image: Getty Images)
Andy Robertson is edging closer to his next destination after allegedly reaching a "verbal agreement" with Tottenham.
The Scotland skipper appears poised to remain in the Premier League, with Spurs maintaining their pursuit following an unsuccessful January attempt. Multiple sources indicate that a late approach from Juventus has been rejected, with the defender remaining committed to his plan to join Spurs.
The former Liverpool man saw his opportunities at Anfield diminish during Arne Slot's challenging campaign, as summer acquisition Milos Kerkez, 10 years Robertson's junior, cemented his position as the preferred choice. Spurs secured their top-flight status with a win against Liverpool's city neighbor, Everton, on the season's final day.
The London outfit appears to be acting swiftly following its relegation scare, with mounting speculation surrounding an early double acquisition of both Robertson and Bournemouth's out-of-contract center-back Marcos Senesi.
Verbal agreement
BBC Sport suggests that while specifics remain to be confirmed, an understanding between Robertson and Tottenham has been reached in principle. It was reported that Liverpool was compelled to abandon a January transfer window deal as it was unable to recall Kostas Tsimikas from his loan spell at Roma.
Robertson delivered an emotional farewell to the Anfield crowd on Sunday during the 1-1 draw with Brentford, receiving a guard of honor in his final appearance for the Reds.
Roberto De Zerbi wants Robertson to join his squad
Roberto De Zerbi wants Robertson to join his squad(Image: Getty Images)
It seems the Liverpool icon may have hinted at his future destination in his parting message to supporters after his departure. Posting on social media, the Scotland skipper informed fans: "It's not goodbye, it's a see you soon."
The 32-year-old's time at Liverpool will conclude when his contract runs out at the end of the present season. Throughout the club's successful period under Jurgen Klopp, he secured two Premier League crowns, won the Carabao Cup twice and also captured Champions League, Super Cup, FA Cup and Club World Cup silverware.
Robertson will captain Scotland at a World Cup for the first time since 1998. As the full-back approaches the latter stages of his playing days, international triumph will surely rank highly amongst his priorities. The defender now requires just 10 additional caps to match Liverpool great Sir Kenny Dalglish's tally of 102.
Tottenham plan
Tottenham's desire to sign Robertson proves De Zerbi's resolve to turn Spurs into a competitive force again. The manager told the club website: "We closed one page, and we opened another page today, because we have no time, we have to organize the next season, we have to build a stronger team, but I'm very happy and very proud of what everyone of us did.
"It was incredible, I think, but it's finished. Now we have to move on and to prepare the future of our club.
"I love smart people. The smart people learn from the mistakes. If this season was like this, it's because we made many mistakes and sincerely, from the mistakes, you have to find the reason to improve, to work harder and to understand the mistakes. Otherwise, you can't compete.
"We have a great relationship with Johan and Vinai and the whole board. I have no doubt, but it's right because I came to start a new plan, a new project, and the plan was not in Sunderland. It was after Everton, staying in the Premier League. My target was very clear at the beginning. I gave all my best.
"I pushed to arrive at today. From today, we have to start to work. Look, my target when I came was today, to arrive today, after the last game and planning the next Premier League. I'm sure we have not to change too many players.
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"It's not right. It's not right because we are lucky to have a lot of good players, a lot of good guys. I think we have to complete the squad in the best way, with the first level of players, with the right behavior of the players, because now the qualities of the players are important, but more important is the spirit, the mentality of these players — and now the job starts."