ANDY ROBERTSON is on the brink of a sensational move to Tottenham Hotspur, with the North London club reportedly reaching a verbal agreement for the Liverpool and Scotland captain.
In a transfer that has sent shockwaves through the Premier League, Spurs have fast-tracked their pursuit of the 31-year-old following a season-ending injury to veteran defender Ben Davies. While Robertson was expected to leave Anfield as a free agent this summer, Thomas Frank has moved decisively to bring the Scotland skipper to the capital immediately.
The End of an Era at Anfield?
Robertson, who has won nine trophies, including the Champions League and Premier League during his nine-and-a-half-year stay on Merseyside, has found himself on the periphery under Arne Slot this season. The summer arrival of Milos Kerkez from Bournemouth has restricted the Scot to just four league starts.
With his contract expiring in five months and the 2026 World Cup on the horizon, Robertson recently admitted his future was “unresolved.” It appears Liverpool, out of respect for his immense service to the club, are prepared to sanction a move now for a nominal fee rather than losing him for nothing in June.
“I’m a player who wants to play,” Robertson told BBC Sport last week. “If anyone is sat happy on the bench, then they don’t belong at any football club.”
Thomas Frank’s Defensive Puzzle
The move comes at a frantic time for Tottenham. Despite announcing the £13 million signing of Brazilian wonderkid Souza from Santos just yesterday, Thomas Frank is desperate for leadership. Spurs are currently navigating a “cursed” injury crisis with eight first-team players sidelined, including midfield lynchpin Lucas Bergvall, who suffered a significant ankle injury in midweek.
While Destiny Udogie remains the first-choice left-back, the loss of Ben Davies has left a void of experience in a young dressing room. Robertson, with over 360 Liverpool appearances and 90 Scotland caps, is seen as the perfect “culture setter” for Frank’s squad as they push for European places.
The ‘Domino Effect’ for Liverpool
Liverpool aren’t expected to dip into the market for a direct replacement. Instead, Arne Slot is likely to recall Kostas Tsimikas from his loan spell at Roma to provide cover for Kerkez.
The departure of Robertson would mark the first major exit of the post-Klopp veterans this winter, with rumours also continuing to swirl around the future of Mohamed Salah. For Spurs, landing one of the league’s most decorated full-backs for a cut-price fee could be the shrewdest piece of business in the Thomas Frank era.
Spurs fans—is Robertson the leader we’ve been crying out for, or should we be prioritising a midfielder? Liverpool fans—is it the right time to say goodbye to a legend? Have your say in the comments!
Co-Founder of Fitba Focus and MMA UK. A lifelong Rangers fan and former player, he combines over a decade of sports media experience with a deep-seated passion for the Scottish game. From the Ibrox stands to the lower-league terraces, Frankie is dedicated to providing honest, fan-led analysis of the full Scottish pyramid.
