Andy Robertson might be leaving Anfield on a free transfer, but there has already been a high-level of interest in him over the past 12 months.
Sky Sports name numerous clubs wanting to sign Andy Robertson
Robertson might be leaving Anfield on a free transfer, but there has already been a high-level of interest in him over the past 12 months.
Long before Liverpool’s statement this week, the Scotland captain had already been the subject of serious enquiries from some of Europe’s biggest clubs, with Atletico Madrid and Tottenham Hotspur both looking to tempt him away.
Atlético’s admiration goes back to last summer. It was suggested at the time that the La Liga side sounded out Liverpool over a cut‑price deal as he entered the final year of his contract.
In the end, Liverpool’s valuation and Robertson’s reluctance to force his way out meant nothing was ever signed.
Then in January it was Spurs who moved to the front of the queue. Sky Sports revealed that preliminary talks took place over a package worth around £5 million.
A deal was described as “advanced” at one stage, only for Liverpool to pull the plug when defensive injuries hit and it became clear they could not afford to lose another senior option mid‑season.
All of that background explains why the market for Robertson is now so crowded. Sky Sports have reported that a plethora of clubs are looking into a free transfer for Robertson, including those in Saudi Arabia:
“Andy Robertson will not be short of offers when he leaves Liverpool this summer. Tottenham tried to sign Robertson in January but a move did not materialise after talks about a £5 million transfer.”
“Atletico Madrid wanted to sign Robertson last summer and they are expected to make another move when he becomes a free agent at the end of June.”
“Napoli and Juventus and clubs in Saudi Arabia will also want the 32-year-old left back.”
In truth, Robertson’s next move now feels less like a scramble for his signature and more like a courtship, and wherever he ends up, he leaves as a Liverpool legend.