Andrew Robertson tipped to snub Tottenham for Celtic move.
Andrew Robertson is expected to join Celtic this summer rather than return to the Premier League with Tottenham Hotspur, with former Aberdeen, Everton, and Aston Villa chief executive Keith Wyness believing a move back to Scotland makes the most sense for the Liverpool captain once his contract expires.
Robertson will become a free agent at the end of the season, bringing to a close one of the most decorated spells any Scottish player has enjoyed in the Premier League era. Across his time at Anfield, the 32-year-old made 374 appearances, contributed 13 goals and 69 assists, and won nine major honours. His departure will mark the end of an era for Liverpool’s left-back position.
Tottenham had already tested the waters in January, making an approach for Robertson during the winter window that ultimately came to nothing. The north London club remain interested in bolstering their options at left back and had viewed the experienced Scot as a potential solution given his availability on a free transfer. But Wyness, speaking exclusively to Football Insider‘s Inside Track podcast, does not believe Spurs will get their man. He said:
“Andy is a strange one. There was a lot of talk about him leaving earlier at Liverpool, and I think it was Celtic, and that’s probably where he’ll end up from all I’m seeing right now. I haven’t spoken to anybody specifically that has confirmed that, but it makes sense for Andy to join Celtic, especially going back to Scotland on the back of a World Cup year as well.”
Robertson set to captain Scotland at World Cup
The timing is significant. Robertson is set to captain Scotland at the World Cup this summer, and returning to his home country on the back of that tournament, joining the club most closely associated with Scottish football’s elite, carries an appeal that a relegation-threatened Tottenham side would struggle to match, regardless of the financial package on offer. Celtic would also represent a chance to wind down his career in a familiar environment rather than fighting for Premier League survival in increasingly difficult circumstances.
Celtic would need Robertson to step into the left-back role vacated by Marcelo Saracchi, should the club opt against signing the 27-year-old on a permanent basis. Robertson’s experience and quality would represent a significant upgrade, and his leadership credentials at international level make him an attractive option for whoever takes over in the Celtic dugout this summer.
🚨🏴 Tottenham have a verbal agreement to sign Andy Robertson in June 2026, all terms in place.
Nothing signed/sealed yet as staying in Premier League will be a key factor ahead of proceeding.
Robertson, ready to pick #THFC project if relegation battle has positive outcome. pic.twitter.com/HJCZcX5HbG
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) April 11, 2026
For Tottenham, the likely loss of Robertson as a target adds to a growing list of summer recruitment complications. With the club’s Premier League status still not secured and the uncertainty around which division they will be competing in next season, attracting players of Robertson’s calibre and experience was always going to be a challenge. His probable decision to choose Celtic over Spurs is a reminder of how dramatically the club’s standing in the transfer market has deteriorated over the course of this season.