Liverpool tighten the tap on outgoing business
Liverpool’s summer planning has reportedly taken a sharp turn, with a surprise twist in their defensive reshuffle.
The mooted move that would have seen Andy Robertson swap Anfield for Tottenham is now understood to be off. Sources close to the situation suggest Liverpool have stepped back from allowing the Scotland international to depart, largely due to concerns over a lack of reliable cover at the back.
Saturday’s defeat at Bournemouth has only intensified the sense that Arne Slot’s squad (and the club’s recruitment team) cannot afford to weaken an already stretched defensive unit without a clear replacement lined up.
Fulham’s Antonee Robinson emerges as a long-term target
While Robertson’s immediate future now appears tied to Liverpool, the club are still expected to address the left-back position as part of their wider rebuild.
Fulham defender Antonee Robinson has been touted as a longer-term solution, with Liverpool believed to admire his athleticism, Premier League experience and ability to offer consistent width down the flank. Any deal would likely depend on Fulham’s asking price and Liverpool’s willingness to prioritise the position amid other needs.
Manchester City linked with audacious Alexander-Arnold approach
Liverpool’s defensive headaches have not been limited to the left side.
There remains a lingering sense among supporters that the club never truly recovered from losing Trent Alexander-Arnold, whose passing range and playmaking from right-back had become central to Liverpool’s identity. Now, that wound may be reopened.
Manchester City are being linked with a sensational move for Alexander-Arnold, who is currently on the books at Real Madrid. City’s right-back resources have been described as thin at senior level, and the idea of a short-term loan — or even a permanent move in the summer — is reportedly being explored.
It is the kind of rumour that will raise eyebrows across the league, not least because of the player involved and the rivalry history. If City were to seriously pursue the deal, it would not only reshape Pep Guardiola’s options but also risk igniting a fierce reaction on Merseyside.
What happens next?
At this stage, Liverpool’s priority appears to be preventing defensive depth from becoming an even bigger issue, while keeping an eye on potential upgrades. Meanwhile, City’s interest in Alexander-Arnold, whether concrete or speculative, is the sort of storyline that could dominate the early weeks of the window if it gathers momentum.
For now, Robertson stays put — and Liverpool fans will be hoping that any further talk around Alexander-Arnold remains exactly that: talk.
