Andy Robertson is now claimed to be a “prime goal” for Atletico Madrid, days after revealing he had held “good discussions” with Liverpool over his contract.
With Milos Kerkez anticipated to signal later this month as negotiations proceed with Bournemouth, it’s clear that Robertson’s time as Liverpool’s first alternative is winding down.
It’s maybe well timed then that The Athletic‘s David Ornstein and switch journalist Fabrizio Romano have each claimed the Scot is “prime goal” for Atletico Madrid.
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This was later adopted by plenty of different journalists together with the Occasions‘Paul Joyce.
Ornstein defined that Robertson is “certainly one of Atletico’s prime priorities after they opted to not pursue a deal for Milan’s Theo Hernandez.”
Liverpool will now face a troublesome determination over whether or not to promote their long-serving No. 26 when it has been extensively reported that the plans are for him to compete with Kerkez.
There’s in fact another chance in that hyperlinks with Atletico are tied to “good discussions” over a potential new contract.
Talking to Sky Sports activities on Thursday, Robertson defined that talks had taken place between him and Liverpool however was unsure over whether or not he would prolong a deal which expires in 2026.
“Now we have mentioned (my future), in fact we have now,” the left-back stated.
“We’ve had good discussions, me and the membership, however what the long run holds, I’m undecided.”
‘Robertson has already stated sure’
Nonetheless additional experiences in Spain, by way of journalist Matteo Moretto on Xhave claimed Robertson “has already stated sure” to Atletico and Liverpool are “asking for a modest payment.”
Romano provides that Robertson is “eager on becoming a member of Atleti and preliminary talks have already began.”
Atletico are stated to see the 31-year-old as an “achievable goal after utterly halting negotiations with Milan” for Hernandez.
If Robertson have been to go away – with it definitely not a state of affairs that may be dominated out at this stage – it could seemingly see Kostas Tsimikas as an alternative keep in his function as backup left-back.
Liverpool even have the likes of Owen Beck, 22, Luke Chambers, 20, and Calum Scanlon, 20, as accessible left-back choices within the academy.
