Key Takeaways:
- Liverpool’s management blocked Andy Robertson’s transfer to Tottenham, despite a preliminary agreement reached on Friday for £5 million
- The Merseyside club was unable to secure a replacement for Robertson as Kostas Tsimikas’ return from his loan at Roma remains uncertain
- Joe Gomez sustained a new injury on Saturday, further reducing Arne Slot’s defensive options ahead of upcoming fixtures
Liverpool Reject Spurs’ Approach for Robertson
Liverpool’s hierarchy has opted to keep hold of Andy Robertson, putting a stop to his anticipated move to Tottenham Hotspur. Both clubs had reached an initial arrangement on Friday that valued the Scottish left-back at £5 million, with the expectation that the deal would be completed following Liverpool’s Champions League clash with Qarabag on Wednesday.
🚨 Andy Robertson’s move from Liverpool to Tottenham is OFF for now.
A deal had been agreed in principle and was set to be completed after Liverpool’s game at Anfield on Wednesday, but it was dependent on Kostas Tsimikas being recalled.
The move is not completely dead, though… pic.twitter.com/07YhPucjXb
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Complications in Defensive Depth Affect Transfer Decision
Tottenham were reportedly confident of bringing in Robertson, whose contract at Liverpool is due to expire in the summer. However, Liverpool have been unable to secure a replacement before finalising the transfer. The club explored the possibility of recalling Kostas Tsimikas from his loan spell at Roma, but negotiations between the two clubs have not yet provided a clear path forward. Roma are facing their own struggle to arrange a replacement before Tsimikas can return to Anfield.
Injury Troubles Compound the Situation
The situation was made worse for Arne Slot when Joe Gomez suffered another injury on Saturday. This further stretched Liverpool’s already limited defensive resources, influencing the club’s ultimate decision to retain Robertson for the remainder of his contract.
| Player | Position | Current Club | Transfer Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andy Robertson | Left-back | Liverpool | Transfer blocked |
| Kostas Tsimikas | Left-back | Roma (on loan from Liverpool) | Recall under discussion |
| Joe Gomez | Defender | Liverpool | Injured |
Robertson Set to Remain at Anfield
Given these circumstances, Liverpool do not intend to sanction Robertson’s departure and he is now expected to see out his current deal with the reigning champions.
