Tottenham Emerges as Frontrunner to Sign Liverpool Legend Andy Robertson on Free Transfer

Tottenham is in pole position to sign Andy Robertson on a free transfer this summer, provided the club maintains its Premier League status for 2026.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 10, 2026, 3:16 PM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from Football365

The End of an Anfield Era

Liverpool officially confirmed on Thursday that Andy Robertson will depart the club upon the expiration of his contract this summer. The announcement marks the conclusion of a nine-year tenure in which the Scotsman transformed from an £8 million signing into one of the most decorated full-backs in the club's history. Despite his status as a "bargain" legend, reports indicate that manager Arne Slot has prioritized younger talents like Milos Kerkez, leading to a mutual understanding that Robertson must move elsewhere to secure the regular starting minutes he still craves.

Tottenham’s Persistent Pursuit

Spurs’ interest in Robertson is not a new development. The club reportedly came close to securing his services during the January transfer window, but the deal collapsed when Liverpool was unable to recall Kostas Tsimikas from his loan spell at Roma. With the summer window approaching, The Athletic reports that Tottenham is now the "heavy favorite" to finalize the signing. Robertson’s arrival would provide much-needed depth at left-back, a position where 23-year-old Destiny Udogie has struggled with recurring injuries throughout the 2025/26 campaign.

The Relegation Caveat

While the move appears strategically sound for both parties, a significant hurdle remains: Tottenham's Premier League status. Spurs currently sit in 17th place, hovering just one point above the relegation zone with only seven matches remaining. Insiders suggest that Robertson, a winner of two Premier League titles and a Champions League trophy, has no intention of playing in the Championship. Consequently, the deal is entirely subject to new head coach Roberto De Zerbi successfully navigating the club to safety in the coming weeks.