Liverpool retain Andy Robertson despite interest from Tottenham

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liverpool have decided they can’t let Andy Robertson Move to tottenham hotspur.

They then entered into preliminary talks Tottenham make a surprise move for the left-backHis contract at Anfield expires in the summer and he has expressed a desire to get more first-team football.

While Liverpool considered Tottenham’s offer out of respect for Robertson, they have concluded that, as things stand, they need him at Anfield.

Liverpool had considered recalling left-back Kostas Tsimikas, who is on loan from Roma, to provide them with a replacement for Milos Kolquez, who has replaced the Scotland captain as the main player this season.

But head coach Arne Slaughter used Robertson in the second half Lost to Bournemouth on Saturdaywhen he said he knew Kerkerz wouldn’t be able to play the full 90 minutes because of his workload.

Robertson may need more over the next four months as Liverpool face Qarabag in a must-win Champions League clash on Wednesday.

However, retaining Robertson could mean they lose the prospect of a transfer fee for a player who could leave on a free transfer in the summer, and deprive him of his long-term contract at Spurs.

The Liverpool defender is exploring options if his contract at Anfield expires this summer (Action Pictures from Reuters)

Liverpool’s decision is another blow for embattled Spurs boss Thomas Frank, who heard Tottenham fans shouting for his head for the second consecutive league game during Saturday’s 2-2 draw with Brentford.

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The Danes want Robertson after an injury to left-back Ben Davies, although both Jed Spence and Destiny Udoji are available to play there.

Slott has made Robertson vice-captain of Liverpool this season and despite making fewer appearances, the 31-year-old has performed professionally during an uncertain period ahead.

Robertson recently revealed he was also in talks with Liverpool to extend his contract at Anfield, while saying: “I’m a player who wants to play football.” But after losing 3-2 to BournemouthCaptain Virgil van Dijk says he hopes Liverpool His team-mate will be retained and the club have informed Tottenham that they are unable to make a transfer at this time.