Andrew Robertson has struggled to secure regular game time at Liverpool this season, and he needs to leave to play more often. However, Liverpool are unlikely to sanction his departure this month after some hold-ups in talks.
According to an update on Sky Sports, Tottenham will face defeat in their pursuit of the Scottish international defender. Liverpool would have sanctioned his departure if they managed to bring Kostas Tsimikas back to the club. But the Greek international is staying on loan at AS Roma, and they have not been able to bring him back.
Tottenham need to add more quality and depth to their defensive unit, and Robertson would have been the ideal acquisition. Beyond his qualities as a footballer, his leadership skills and winning experience could have been invaluable to Tottenham. They need leaders like him in the dressing room.
The Scottish international is unlikely to force an exit from the club. He has been exceptional for Liverpool since joining the club, helping them win every single trophy at the club level. There is no doubt that he will be itching to play more often, but it seems the defender will respect the club’s decision and stay until the summer.
It will be interesting to see if Spurs decide to come back in for him at the end of the season. Ben Davies has been ruled out for the remainder of the season with an injury, and Tottenham could have used someone like Robertson. It will be interesting to see if they decide to move on to other targets.
The North London club have already signed Souza in the winter transfer window, and the Brazilian prodigy plays in a similar role. However, the youngster is quite inexperienced, and he will need to adapt to English football before he can showcases true qualities.
Tottenham have endured a disappointing season by their standards, and they will look to bounce back strongly. They need quality players to do well during the second half of the season. It remains to be seen whether they can bring in the right attention before the January window closes later today.
Meanwhile, Liverpool have endured multiple injury problems, and it is no surprise that they have decided to keep Robertson at the club until the summer. It will be interesting to see what the future holds for the long-serving wide man
