In a surprise turn of events, Tottenham are attempting to sign Andy Robertson from Liverpool, and we now know the financial details behind the move.
It’s no secret that Tottenham need reinforcements across the pitch. Given the intense injury crisis going on and the poor form Thomas Frank’s side have been suffering through, bolstering the ranks makes sense.
Still, given the signing of Brazilian youngster Souza, the idea of Andy Robertson joining Spurs was a bit of a shock when the news first broke on January 23rd.
Things have moved fairly quickly, with Liverpool and Tottenham said to be in talks. We know now how much the Lilywhites want to pay to sign the 31-year-old.
Tottenham only want to pay a small fee for Andy Robertson
Obviously, Robertson would have been a free agent in the summer, and Spurs could have signed the Scottish star for absolutely nothing.
However, there were likely a number of other clubs thinking the same thing, and the Tottenham hierarchy decided to push ahead and open talks now rather than waiting.
According to The Times, Tottenham Hotspur are willing to pay just £3 million for the Premier League and Champions League winner. It is said that Thomas Frank wants to add more ‘experience, leadership, and character’ to his dressing room, which is also why he went for Conor Gallagher.
It is believed that Robertson’s salary will still be high at Spurs. He was thought to be paid £160,000 per week at Liverpool.
Spurs will get their money’s worth from Robertson
To be honest, it never really mattered how much Spurs would pay for Robertson (within reason); it was always going to be a good deal.
The fact that he has been a top-level player with Liverpool, has captained the team, has won trophies, and would bring grit and passion to the Tottenham squad is reason enough to push for this move.
With Ben Davies injured, Souza being inexperienced, and question marks over Destiny Udogie’s fitness, there’s every reason to believe Robertson can and will be the first-choice left-back at Spurs for the rest of the season at the very least.
Paying just £3m for Robertson, when we know what he is capable of, it will certainly be money well spent, even in the short-term. It will also allow Djed Spence to finally move across to the right and fight Pedro Porro for a spot in the starting XI.