Andy Robertson\u2019s future at Liverpool has moved from a summer question to an urgent January consideration as Tottenham Hotspur pursue an immediate deal worth up to \u00a35 million.<\/p>\n
The left back, now entering his ninth year with Liverpool, admitted he may have to make a difficult decision when his contract expires in the summer, but those conversations look to have been accelerated by interest in the January window.<\/p>\n
Robertson has been vocal about his desire for regular football. “I\u2019m a player who wants to play,” he said recently. “I\u2019ve played through injuries. I\u2019ve played when I\u2019m not 100% fit. I\u2019ve played when I\u2019m only 50, 40, 30% fit for this club and my country. I always want to be on the grass and playing and obviously now that\u2019s not happening, so that\u2019s what is different.” His motivation is twofold: short-term minutes and arriving at the World Cup for Scotland at peak fitness.<\/p>\n
Last season\u2019s switch to manager Arne Slot did not go smoothly for Robertson and he lost his starting place to summer signing Milos Kerkez, a \u00a340 million acquisition from Bournemouth. Kerkez, recently 22, contrasts with Robertson, who is approaching being 10 years his senior, and that age gap has influenced perceptions of the left back pecking order.<\/p>\n
Atl\u00e9tico Madrid made an approach last summer that Robertson declined as he chose to fight for his place. He now appears closer to accepting that opportunities at Anfield may be limited. Liverpool officials retain a strong bond with the player and any departure would be considered only if it suits both parties. The club are also preparing to replace his likely exit.<\/p>\n
Spurs could offer Robertson prestige and playing chances, but competition for minutes would be intense. Under Thomas Frank the left side has been occupied by Djed Spence, himself filling in for Destiny Udogie, who has suffered two injuries this season. Ben Davies has recently suffered a nasty injury and new signing Souza is seen as a long-term project, meaning Robertson would likely be ahead of those two. The key question is whether Frank would prioritise Robertson over the development of Udogie, particularly when a three-man defence and wingback role was deployed against Burnley.<\/p>\n
Any January move would be a clear gamble on regular football and fitness ahead of the World Cup.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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