Sports · 13 April, 2026 · 1 min read
Tottenham Advances Talks to Sign Liverpool Captain Andy Robertson on Free Transfer
Robertson will leave Liverpool when his contract expires this summer after nine years. Tottenham are in advanced talks to sign Robertson this summer.
Certainty level of the deal.
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BBC
“Tottenham are in advanced talks over a free transfer for Liverpool defender Andy Robertson this summer.”Read the original ↗
TEAMtalk
“Tottenham Hotspur have reaffirmed their agreement with Andy Robertson – with Roberto De Zerbi now sanctioning the move – after the Scotland international confirmed his Liverpool exit this summer, TEAMtalk can confirm.”Read the original ↗
Two outlets present opposing levels of certainty: BBC describes talks as advanced but not concluded, while TEAMtalk asserts a confirmed agreement being sanctioned by the new manager, implying a more definite deal.
Tottenham-Robertson Talks
Tottenham is in advanced talks to sign Andy Robertson on a free transfer this summer.
“Tottenham are in advanced talks over a free transfer for Liverpool defender Andy Robertson”
Robertson confirmed he is leaving Anfield after nine years at the club.
The deal is contingent on Spurs staying in the Premier League.
Rival suitors Celtic and Hull City have also expressed interest.
Liverpool has conditioned any transfer on finding a replacement.
Injury and Squad Needs
Tottenham's urgency to sign Robertson has been fueled by a series of injuries.
Club captain Cristian Romero is set to miss the rest of the season.
Robertson has started only four times in the current Premier League season.
He wants to play regularly before the 2026 World Cup.
Tottenham sees him as a player who can immediately strengthen the dressing room.
Transfer Fee and Contract
Talks have accelerated with Tottenham and Liverpool discussing a package of around £5 million.
“Tottenham and Liverpool discussing a package of around £5 million”
Robertson joined Liverpool in 2017 for £8 million from Hull City.
He has played 363 games and won two Premier League titles and the Champions League.
Liverpool no longer renews contracts out of gratitude.
Robertson feels like a figure caught between eras.