MX23RW : Thursday, May 9 05:47:21| >> :120:27938:27938:

Liverpool 'planning to open Andrew Robertson contract talks'

Liverpool 'planning to open Robertson contract talks'
© Reuters
Liverpool are reportedly preparing to open discussions with defender Andrew Robertson over a new contract.

Liverpool reportedly have plans to hold contract discussions with Andrew Robertson during the summer.

Now competing in his seventh campaign at Anfield, Robertson has established himself as one of the club's best left-backs in their history.

As well as winning a Premier League title, Champions League trophy and numerous other domestic silverware, Robertson has contributed nine goals and 64 assists from 283 appearances in all competitions.

Robertson has now reached the age of 29 and his dislocated shoulder from earlier in the campaign has led to other candidates for his position to showcase their qualities.

Kostas Tsimikas is the natural deputy, but the versatile Joe Gomez and youngster Owen Beck have also shown on occasions that they can fill in when required.

England's Harry Kane in action with Scotland's Andrew Robertson on September 12, 2023© Reuters

Nevertheless, the Scotland international is the undisputed first choice when fit and Liverpool will not want to see any interest emerge from elsewhere.

The planned departure of Jurgen Klopp may, in theory, lead to some long-serving Liverpool players to contemplate whether they want to take on a new challenge before the appointment of a new manager.

In the case of Robertson, he holds a contract until 2026, leaving the Merseyside giants in a strong position with regards to retaining his services for at least another season.

However, according to Football Insider, there are plans in place to discuss fresh terms with Robertson later in the year.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp pictured on February 4, 2024© Reuters

That will allegedly be the case when Liverpool have settled on a new manager and sporting director, even though any new incumbents will likely want to keep Robertson in their ranks.

Speculation has emerged in recent weeks that Robertson may be viewed as a potential replacement for Alphonso Davies at Bayern Munich, should the Canada international not extend his contract past 2025.

Liverpool are said to be currently unconcerned by that interest, Bayern also in a position where they must secure the services of a new head coach for next season.

Robertson will now be focused on a big week on the pitch, Liverpool facing Sparta Prague in the first leg of their Europa League last-16 tie before a potentially-pivotal Premier League showdown with Manchester City on March 10.

ID:538183:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:collect4545:

Click here for more stories about Andrew Robertson

Click here for more stories about Liverpool

Collect / Create New Data
Share this article now:
Liverpool's Andy Robertson pictured in January 2024
Read Next:
Bayern eyeing Andy Robertson as Alphonso Davies replacement?
>
Sports Mole Logo
Enter your email address to subscribe to Sports Mole's free match previews newsletter! Updates are sent twice a week.
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Arsenal36265588286083
2Manchester CityMan City35257387335482
3Liverpool36239481384378
4Aston Villa36207973532067
5Tottenham HotspurSpurs351861169581160
6Newcastle UnitedNewcastle351751378562256
7Chelsea351591170591154
8Manchester UnitedMan Utd35166135255-354
9West Ham UnitedWest Ham361310135670-1449
10Bournemouth36139145263-1148
11Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton351211125357-447
12Wolverhampton WanderersWolves36137164960-1146
13Fulham36128165155-444
14Crystal Palace361110154957-843
15Everton36129153849-1137
16Brentford3699185260-836
17Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest3689194563-1829
18Luton TownLuton3668224978-2926
19Burnley3659223974-3524
RSheffield UnitedSheff Utd36372635100-6516


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!