Liverpool's Andy Robertson lifts lid on Tottenham transfer talks and reveals why January move failed | OneFootball

Spurs moved to sign Scotland left-back but deal fell through

Liverpool left-back Andy Robertson has lifted the lid on transfer talks with Tottenham in January and his decision to snub a move to north London.

Robertson had indicated he was interested in a move to Spurs but says he was “never not committed” to Liverpool and has revealed why the move never materialised.

"There was obviously interest there," Robertson said.

Spurs entered talks to sign Robertson in January

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“There were discussions had with both sets of clubs. But the decision was that I wanted to stay. We stayed at Liverpool and that was the decision made.

"I was never not committed. I've been committed to Liverpool for the last eight and a half or nine years now and I'll be committed until I'm no longer needed. That's always been my mindset.

“This club has given me everything and I've given this club everything. It's been a fantastic relationship so hopefully that continues and obviously January happened, but it is now gone.

“Now we move forward and like I said, my focus never came off trying to help the lads on the pitch and in training. Whatever was happening behind the scenes happened, and all I can say is that I kept focusing on football.”

Robertson is out of contract in the summer but says his contract saga will not be played out in public.

"I've always said that will stay between me and the club,” said the 31-year-old.

“I don't think it will get played out in public. It is not one of them. I have got an amazing relationship with Richard [Hughes] and with Mike Gordon and Michael Edwards.

"I've had a good relationship with these people and these people brought me to the football club. They have helped make me who I am, so in that respect, we've had a fantastic relationship.

“I think out of respect to them, and they have respected me, then the conversations will be in-house. When a decision is made, and we're getting to the point where I only have three months left on my contract, it will be announced.”