David Ornstein of the Athletic has reported that the North London club are in “pole position” to sign Andy Robertson on a free.
Tottenham Hotspur in “pole position” to land Andy Robertson
Liverpool fans could be set to see Andy Robertson in the Premier League next season, just not donning the red of Liverpool.
Tottenham’s interest is anything but new. Spurs first identified Robertson as a summer target before accelerating their interest in January after Ben Davies suffered a fractured ankle, leaving Thomas Frank desperately short at left-back.
Liverpool received a formal approach from Spurs during the winter window, with preliminary talks getting underway — a move Robertson was fully aware of. He ultimately chose to stay.
But it now seems the North London club will reignite their interest this summer and try to land him on a free.
David Ornstein of the Athletic has reported that Tottenham Hotspur is in “pole position” to sign Robertson – but they would need to ensure they avoid relegation first:
“Tottenham Hotspur are in pole position to sign Andy Robertson as a free agent this summer, subject to retaining their Premier League status,” he wrote.
“His focus on Liverpool means nothing is finalised and there remains strong interest from elsewhere in Europe, but the groundwork undertaken by Tottenham in the winter market and the appeal of the opportunity to Robertson leaves the north London side poised to complete a deal if they avoid relegation.”
The news that Robertson would be departing Anfield at the end of the season was confirmed by Liverpool themselves on Thursday, April 9th, bringing the curtain down on a nine-year stay that yielded two Premier League titles, a Champions League, the FA Cup, two League Cups and more across 373 appearances for the club. The club described him as “a genuine Liverpool legend,” but the reality is that his exit had been written on the wall for some time.
Sky Sports has also reported that there is interest in the Scottish skipper from Saudi Arabia as well as Napoli.