Liverpool seem to have sensationally pulled out of a deal this month that might have seen membership legend Andy Robertson be part of Premier League rivals Tottenham.
Regardless of negotiations between the golf equipment and the participant’s obvious need to hunt new challenges, the Reds’ hierarchy took a late flip.
Because the February 2nd switch deadline approaches, Liverpool have knowledgeable Spurs that they won’t be promoting their vice-captain, prioritizing the depth of their squad over the nominal switch price for the 31-year-old.
Liverpool switch Andy Robertson
Switch insider Ben Jacobs has shared the most recent developments concerning ‘X’ and has made it clear that though a transfer is shut, the chance of him leaving is simply too excessive given Liverpool’s present defensive state of affairs.
He revealed that Liverpool have been severely contemplating Tottenham’s provide, price greater than £5m together with add-ons, and have been additionally contemplating recalling Kostas Tsimikas from his mortgage spell at AS Roma as cowl for first-choice left-back Milos Kerkes.
Nonetheless, Arne Slott finally determined to not file a lawsuit.
Jacobs mentioned Robertson had remained “skilled all through the negotiations” and was open to a transfer to north London however by no means inspired a departure.
Jacobs posted:
“Andy Robertson will stay at Liverpool as is. Liverpool don’t really feel they’re ready to promote him right now.
“The withdrawal negotiations have at all times been approached by each events with the most effective pursuits of Robertson and Liverpool in thoughts.
“Liverpool thought of a proposal from Spurs price over £5 million together with add-ons, and likewise thought of recalling Kostas Tsimikas, however have determined to not proceed right now.
“Strikes within the second half window might change issues, however for now Liverpool intend to maintain Robertson.
“Robertson behaved professionally all through the negotiations. Though he was open to Spurs, he didn’t budge for a transfer.”
It has been steered that Liverpool’s approval of Robertson’s transfer to Tottenham might lay the groundwork for a summer time transfer for Micky van de Ven.
Nonetheless, with the Reds backing out of the deal, the Merseyside membership could not be capable to set up that benefit in future negotiations.
Robertson deserved sending off at Anfield
The choice to maintain Robertson implies that one of the crucial embellished gamers of the trendy period won’t go away Anfield through the again door on a cut-price mid-season deal.
Since becoming a member of from Hull Metropolis in 2017, Robertson has been on the coronary heart of Liverpool’s protection and has received each main trophy.
By retaining him for the ultimate six months of his contract, Liverpool ensured the Anfield fan favourite obtained a well-deserved grand farewell on the finish of the season.
His veteran presence and management can be important, even when he at the moment performs second fiddle to Kerkes, because the membership nonetheless fights for a top-four end and European honors.
For Liverpool followers, seeing their ‘working class hero’ end the season in pink was a becoming conclusion to his legendary Merseyside story.
