Andy Robertson appears set to remain at Liverpool regardless of Tottenham’s curiosity in signing him.
Andy Robertson’s proposed transfer to Tottenham will not occur as issues stand (Picture: Getty)
Andy Robertson’s proposed transfer to Tottenham seems to be useless within the water, with the defender now anticipated to remain at Liverpool. Final week, it was reported that Spurs had reached out to debate a possible January swoop for the Scotland worldwide. They initially wished to signal Robertson on a free switch in the summertime, however accelerated their curiosity attributable to a mounting harm disaster.
Talks had been stated to have been progressing easily with Liverpool asking for a modest switch charge of round £5million. It appeared just like the transfer was going to recover from the road, however a contemporary growth suggests it will not go forward in spite of everything. The state of affairs has been difficult by Liverpool needing to safe a substitute for Robertson till the top of the season.
They had been initially planning to recall Kostas Tsimikas from his mortgage at Roma to fill the void. Nevertheless, that has not been potential as a result of it will require Roma’s settlement they usually have been unable to land a substitute, in line with The Athletic.
Consequently, Liverpool are presently unwilling to sanction Robertson’s transfer to Tottenham. Talks with Roma are considered ongoing, however time is operating out to discover a decision with solely seven days till the January window slams shut.
Tottenham believed {that a} deal was agreed in precept for the transfer to occur after Liverpool’s sport in opposition to Qarabag within the Champions League on Wednesday evening.
Nevertheless, the north Londoners have all the time been conscious that any profitable switch can be depending on the Reds changing Robertson of their squad.
The defender, whose contract expires in the summertime, has not been agitating for a transfer and confirmed his professionalism by that includes in opposition to Bournemouth over the weekend.
Liverpool have been unable to recall Kostas Tsimikas from his mortgage at Roma (Picture: Getty)
Arne Slot was quizzed on the potential of Robertson leaving the membership after the ultimate whistle, saying: “I believe I would like all of my gamers.”
He added: “I assumed, let’s deliver Robbo in at half-time to verify Milos [Kerkez] stays out there for the remainder of the season, as a result of there are lots of video games to be performed with the gamers which are out there.”
Requested instantly about Liverpool’s plans for the remainder of the switch window, Slot replied: “No updates when it comes to transfers. I by no means converse in public about transfers. There’s nothing to say on my aspect.”
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Tottenham boss Thomas Frank gave an analogous response when quizzed on the prospect of signing Robertson, saying: “Simply on that one, on the whole as you do not know me that effectively, I do not talk about gamers that aren’t within the membership, besides Ronaldo and Messi.”
Liverpool skipper Virgil van Dijk later expressed his need for Robertson to remain at Anfield, stating: “He’s my vice-captain. Robbo is a vital member of our staff and I would like him to remain however no matter occurs, let’s see.”
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