Tottenham in pole position to sign Andy Robertson, subject to Premier League survival
Tottenham Hotspur are in pole position to sign Andy Robertson as a free agent this summer season, subject to retaining their Premier League standing.
Liverpool introduced on Thursday night that Robertson, 32, would be leaving the club when his contract expires at the end of the season after 9 glittering years at Anfield.
TheAthletic reported in January that Spurs had held talks about recruiting the Scotland international however Liverpool had been ultimately unwilling to sanction a mid-season departure.
Robertson’s professionalism and dedication to Liverpool had been by no means in query, so a change would solely have materialized if it suited all events.
His deal with Liverpool means nothing is finalized and there stays sturdy curiosity from elsewhere in Europe, however the groundwork undertaken by Tottenham in the winter market and the enchantment of the chance to Robertson leaves the north London facet poised to full a deal in the event that they keep away from relegation.
Spurs are at present seventeenth in the Premier League desk and one level above the relegation zone with seven video games of the marketing campaign remaining.
Robertson has been Liverpool’s first-choice left-back for almost all of his time since becoming a member of from Hull City in 2017, however has fallen down the pecking order following the summer season arrival of Milos Kerkez, 22, from Bournemouth.
He has made 31 appearances in all competitions this season, however began solely six matches in the Premier League.
The Scot is predicted to captain his nation at this summer season’s World Cup, the place they may face Brazil, Haiti and Morocco in Group C.
Robertson would assist tackle cultural points at Spurs
Analysis by Tottenham Hotspur corresponding Elias Burke
Tottenham are brief on management, left-back depth and winners on the elite stage — Robertson helps to resolve all three areas. TheAthletic Tottenham’s reported sturdy curiosity in the Scotland captain in January, and so they may have performed with their qualities in the second half of the season, with accidents to Ben Davies and Destiny Udogie leaving Thomas Frank and Igor Tudor wanting depth on the left facet of defence.
Robertson has received each main trophy at Anfield, and would due to this fact convey profitable know-how to a squad who has underperformed considerably in the Premier League for consecutive seasons. While, at 32, he is probably not the participant he was in his prime, his expertise in serving to to drive a profitable tradition in the Liverpool dressing room underneath Jurgen Klopp and Arne Slot may show invaluable as Spurs goal to restore their position as a membership competing for European locations.
He may additionally assist with the event of 23-year-old Udogie, who has been in and out of the Tottenham facet this season with damage, and 19-year-old Souza, who was signed from Santos in Brazil in January and has made 4 league appearances.
Experienced gamers had been necessary for brand spanking new head coach Roberto De Zerbi at Brighton & Hove Albion, and Robertson may assume an analogous function. And, given he’s apparently eager to play extra soccer after having a lowered function at Liverpool this time period, Spurs, offering them beat the drop, ought to supply Robertson the prospect to share minutes with Udogie and Souza in the approaching years.
What is Robertson’s Liverpool legacy?
Analysis from Liverpool corresponding Gregg Evans
Although this comes as no actual shock, it is nonetheless a tragic second for supporters as they put together to wave goodbye to a membership legend.
Robertson’s journey at Liverpool is the embodiment of grit, management, and star high quality. He was signed with little fanfare however rapidly silenced any doubters along with his willpower and consistency.
His tireless working down the flank, pinpoint deliveries, and defensive tenacity made him indispensable throughout some of the profitable durations in Liverpool’s historical past, however past achievements and trophies, it is his character that cements his legacy.
Vocal, passionate, and fiercely dedicated, he has helped set the requirements for years, and even in more moderen weeks, he is continued to stay the final word skilled along with his perspective in direction of taking part in and the longer term.
