Talks linking Andy Robertson to Tottenham suggest a likely January move or a Liverpool recall of Kostas Tsimikas. Punters could see odds shorten on "Robertson to Spurs" and may bet on Tottenham to start Robertson at left-back, while Liverpool’s markets for a January left-back signing or a Tsimikas recall could tighten.
Andy Robertson linked with Tottenham as Liverpool weigh January options
Liverpool is in preliminary discussions over a potential January sale of vice-captain Andy Robertson to Tottenham, a move that would force swift decisions on left-back cover. With Robertson’s contract due to expire at season’s end, the club must balance transfer income against squad depth before the window closes.
Why Liverpool might sanction a sale
Robertson has been a key figure at Anfield since 2017, but a combination of age and competition for the left-back role has altered his standing. Twenty-two-year-old Milos Kerkez has entrenched himself since arriving last summer, leaving Robertson with reduced assurances of a starting berth. Liverpool will only permit a departure if it does not leave them short at left-back.
Recall option: Kostas Tsimikas
Kostas Tsimikas, currently on a season-long loan in Italy, represents Liverpool’s most straightforward short-term cover. The 29-year-old has made 16 appearances, including eight starts, as his Roma side push for Champions League qualification. Liverpool retains the option to recall him, but any recall will be weighed against his form and fitness after a mixed spell in Serie A.
Manager stance and transfer-window outlook
The head coach has indicated he expects a quiet final week before the January window closes, though the club remains open to decisive opportunities. Any decision on Robertson will be pragmatic: Liverpool will consider both immediate squad needs and longer-term contract negotiations before agreeing terms with Tottenham or any suitors.
Squad balance and tactical implications
If Robertson departs, Kerkez would likely remain first choice, while a Tsimikas recall would provide experienced backup. Selling Robertson would also change Liverpool’s set-piece and attacking dynamics down the left, given his delivery and experience. For Tottenham, signing Robertson would bolster experience and could shift their defensive setup at left-back.
What this means for bettors
Markets to monitor include "Robertson to Tottenham" transfer odds, which may shorten as talks progress, and betting on starting lineups—Tottenham’s left-back spot could move to Robertson if the deal completes. Liverpool-related markets to watch are odds on a January left-back signing or a Tsimikas recall. In-match markets (assists, crosses, minutes) could also be influenced if Robertson switches clubs and regains a regular starting role.
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