The 31-year-old recently announced his departure from Liverpool.
Tottenham Hotspur had been linked with a winter move to bring Andy Robertson to Hotspur Way from Liverpool, but that move never made its way to conclusion despite excessive rumours.
But while it didn’t happen in January, there has already been news going around insisting that Tottenham would be vying for his signing when the summer comes around.
De Zerbi backs Spurs move for Andy Robertson
And now the Lilywhites have reaffirmed their agreement to bring Robertson to N17 after new manager Roberto De Zerbi personally sanctioned the transfer with the Scotland international’s contract at Anfield Stadium to conclude with the ongoing season.
Tottenham had already reached an understanding with Robertson earlier this year when Vinai & Co tried to sign him in January, and despite RDZ’s arrival at N17, that arrangement still remains active. In fact, the former Brighton manager is said to have accelerated it as he sees bringing that Premier League experience and leadership qualities of Robertson as exactly what this dressing room in North London needs.
He is still thirty-one (31) and can give at least a couple of decent seasons at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Two clubs enter Robertson pursuit
But according to a recent report from TEAMtalk, Celtic and Hull City have both emerged as possible suitors for his signing.
Tottenham have been aligned with his camp since January. Robertson’s recent announcement of his L4 exit only pushes that alignment as Spurs look to convert that understanding into a signed agreement before the summer window opens.
But while the Lilywhites have that clear advantage, Celtic have not abandoned the hope of bringing Robertson back to Scotland (where he initially made a name before Liverpool signed him in 2017).
And that appeal to return to Parkhead should be genuine given that he will potentially get a Champions League campaign. Their interest will add a genuine consideration, surely, given his emotional attachment to Celtic.
For Hull City, they will have to secure promotion to the Premier League before they compound on their interest in Robertson.
The report states that Robertson would be open to joining Tottenham even if Tottenham were relegated, which shows the depth of the already existing relationship between the player and the club, but everyone involved will remain hopeful that this scenario does not arise despite Spurs’ loss to Sunderland yesterday.
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