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Tottenham’s Robertson Interest Hangs on Roma and Wolves Dominoes

Tottenham’s long-running interest in Andy Robertson has not disappeared, but it is now dependent on a complex chain of events involving Liverpool, Roma and Wolves. Talks between Spurs and Liverpool have stalled, with sources at Anfield insisting the Scotland captain will not be leaving this January. Yet the situation remains fluid enough to keep faint hope alive, according to Football London.

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The key variable sits in Rome. Roma are exploring solutions to replace loanee Kostas Tsimikas and have contacted Liverpool about terminating that agreement early. Sporting director Ricky Massara confirmed as much, telling Corriere dello Sport: “It’s true, there is a discussion with Liverpool. We’ll see how the solution evolves in the coming days.”

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Wolves Talks Add Another Layer

Roma’s shortlist stretches beyond Merseyside. They have already held initial talks over a move for Wolves wing-back David Moller Wolfe, who has been an unused substitute in his club’s last three Premier League matches. Wolfe is not the only option under consideration. Roma are also tracking Atletico Madrid’s Matteo Ruggeri and Toulouse prospect Dayann Methalie.

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Should Roma secure any of those targets, there is a firm chance Tsimikas could return to Liverpool. That scenario, in turn, would reopen space in Liverpool’s defensive depth chart and potentially revive Tottenham’s interest in Robertson before the January 2 deadline.

Liverpool Stance Remains Firm

Spurs are said to have agreed a deal in principle for Robertson once this week’s final Champions League group fixtures conclude, with rumours suggesting a figure of around £5million inclusive of bonuses. Liverpool have since pulled the plug on that idea. There is recognition at Anfield that it makes little sense to weaken an already depleted defence mid-season.

Milos Kerkez was withdrawn at half-time in the 3-2 defeat at Bournemouth because he was “in the red zone”, while Joe Gomez was also forced off injured. With Arne Slot’s defensive options stretched and no expectation of further business beyond possibly recalling Tsimikas, Robertson is not thought to be pushing for an exit.

Spurs Planning Meets Reality

Robertson will become a free agent on June 30 unless Liverpool offer fresh terms. He joined the Premier League champions from Hull City in 2017 and has won nine trophies in nine years. Tottenham accelerated their interest after Ben Davies suffered a fractured ankle requiring two operations, an injury that may have ended his Spurs career.

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The arrival of teenage left-back Souza from Santos leaves Spurs stocked, with Djed Spence competing with Destiny Udogie, but experience remains the missing ingredient.

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Robertson would be an outstanding short-term solution for Spurs, a proven winner, a leader and a player whose understanding of elite standards would lift the dressing room immediately. The idea of securing him, even briefly, is appealing.

At the same time, fans understand why Liverpool are reluctant. Their defensive injuries make a January exit illogical, and Spurs supporters can see that any deal relies on Roma solving problems that are only loosely connected to Tottenham.

There is also acceptance that Spurs are not desperate. With Udogie and Spence competing, and Souza arriving as one for the future, the squad is not thin. What Robertson represents is assurance rather than necessity.

Most supporters would therefore be comfortable if this does not happen now. If Robertson becomes available in the summer, that is when Spurs should strike decisively. January always exaggerates urgency, but this feels like a move better suited to patience than persuasion.