Robbo not to be retained

[Nineteenx]

Sky reporting ‘preliminary talks’. Spuds already have 2 left backs, and have just signed another young LB from Brazil. This might suggest Slot has told Robbo he can go. Otherwise, why not just stay on for now then move to Celtic on a free in the summer and finish his career in style at a club he loves? Strange one as it would leave us short. Unless Tsimikas is coming back? God help us if that’s the case!

Hey Rusty Preliminary talks for who mate? Us to get a LB or Robbo to sign an agreement for next season elsewhere? Sorry it wasn’t 100% clear

[Rusty Shackleford]

Andy Robertson transfer news: Tottenham and Liverpool in preliminary talks over signing Scotland left-back. Sky Sports news top headline currently.

[Nineteenx]

Andy Robertson transfer news: Tottenham and Liverpool in preliminary talks over signing Scotland left-back. Sky Sports news top headline currently.

Wow I wouldn’t do that while we’re in 3 comps still, it might even be Robbo as he’ll want game time to be ready for the World Cup

Robbo’s a character and a leader and very influential in training in the dressing room, pretty much everywhere I hope he stays until the end of the season and maybe picks up another trophy if we continue improving

[Nineteenx]

Just found this in The Athletic

‘Tsimikas is currently on loan at Roma, but has found his opportunities limited in Italy, where he has made only four Serie A starts. Roma would be willing to cut short the Greek international's loan deal, as long as they can themselves source a replacement for him’

[Rusty Shackleford]

Could be that Robbo wants game time before the World Cup, and FSG want to scrape a few quid for him now instead of a free in the summer. It would be a sad end to a legendary time at Liverpool. I watch ‘Inside Anfield’ on YouTube all the time with my 9 year old LFC addicted son, and Robbo is clearly the biggest character in the club. Always supportive and up for a laugh. That goes way beyond anything on the pitch.

[justme]

we need the money..the fact we had the biggest income over the last period over the other clubs in the PL means nothing
leaving us short? doesn't matter

[JockStrap]

The north London club initially identified Robertson as a target for this summer and planned to be among multiple suitors vying to recruit the Scotland international as a free agent when his contract expires on June 30.

But that pursuit was brought forward in an effort to strengthen head coach Thomas Frank’s squad immediately and amicable negotiations between all parties are advancing as Spurs attempt to land the 31-year-old left-back.

Sounds like Spurs were going to try and to get him in the summer on a free. Robbo won't be happy being second choice to Kerkez. It may have sounded ok initially for him to stay and fight for his place but reality is likely kicking in for him now. Not long left in his career and wants to play as much as possible.

Can only imagine if Robbo leaves this window that Tsimikas is coming back.

[Nineteenx]

He’s one of our most influential leaders who would be sorely missed and he’s only 31 so has a good 4 or more years left

I would hope he stays as there is still an awful lot Kerkez can learn from him in my opinion

Kerkez learning from Robbo on performing better with the ball would be ideal in my view I had hoped for more hands with Robbo playing for Kerkez to observe from the bench for this reason

I’m happy we got Kerkez or course he was almost all our choices for a new LB but I’d have expected more shared game time for the reasons stated and a better transition

[jozza800]

If he goes mid-season i'd be disappointed.

If he does, I'd image we recall Tsimi till the end of the season.

[sydenham red]

I'd keep him for the sake of a few million, plenty of game to be shared as we look good for a run in the CL and maybe an FA cup run too. You know if we sell him, kerkez will get injured the week after he's gone.

[JockStrap]

If Robbo leaves, it will be because he wants to leave. The article clearly states Spurs approached us and all sides are working amicably. If Robbo wants to stay at LFC he can say no.

[teesred]

It's a strange one this, his playing situation isn't going to change moving there. They have a few players at LB. It's not like his world cup place will be under threat, maybe he's concerned about match practice? But that's not going to get any better at Spurs.

[Nineteenx]

It's a strange one this, his playing situation isn't going to change moving there. They have a few players at LB. It's not like his world cup place will be under threat, maybe he's concerned about match practice? But that's not going to get any better at Spurs.

It is maybe they want him for his leadership and Chsmoions League experience

He won’t go unless he’s guaranteed minutes and he has been hugely underused here especially given what Jerkez could learn from him

[Kev0909]

If Robbo leaves, it will be because he wants to leave. The article clearly states Spurs approached us and all sides are working amicably. If Robbo wants to stay at LFC he can say no.

he wants to play, Kerkez is the main man now he's settled too, The greek can come back and cover, he's not brilliant, but neither is robbo now.

First of the old boys golden era to go- next up salah vvd etc.

Sad to lose him, but it's better for us to do it now, instead of having everyone leave at the same time in the future.

[Nineteenx]

Anyone able to post Robbo’s assist for Ekitike in here