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Andy Robertson has started just four Premier League matches for Liverpool this season Liverpool are unlikely to sell left-back Andy Robertson to Tottenham in the transfer window as things stand. After considering an offer worth £5m from Spurs for Robertson, who is out of contract in the summer, the Reds have determined they are not able to proceed. A deal was agreed in principle between the clubs last week that the move could happen after Liverpool's final Champions League league match on Wednesday. However, the deal was also dependent on Liverpool being able to recall left-back Kostas Tsimikas from his loan at Roma, which they have not been able to do so far. Defender Joe Gomez also suffered an injury that forced him off in the first half of Saturday's Premier League defeat at Bournemouth. It is understood Robertson was not pushing for a move, although the Scotland captain is keen to play more regularly before this summer's World Cup. Liverpool signed him from Hull City for £8m in 2017 during Jurgen Klopp's reign and he has made 364 appearances for the Reds. The 31-year-old has won nine trophies during his time at Anfield, including two Premier League titles and the Champions League. However, he is no longer the first-choice left-back under Arne Slot, with Milos Kerkez the preferred option. Robertson came off the bench to replace Kerkez against Bournemouth but he has started just four times in the Premier League this season. After the match, Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk said he wants Robertson to stay, calling him a "very important" member of the squad. Defending champions Liverpool are sixth in the league, 14 points behind leaders Arsenal, but are in a strong position to reach the Champions League last 16 and will face Brighton in the fourth round of the FA Cup next month. The transfer window closes on 2 February. Van Dijk wants 'very important' Robertson to stay Spurs open talks to sign Liverpool's Robertson Latest Liverpool news, analysis and fan views Ask about Liverpool - what do you want to know? NFL play-offs: Williams touchdown puts Rams ahead in Seattle - who will join Patriots in Super Bowl? 'Another unbelievable result' - but what's different about Man Utd now? Why Arsenal's wobble may not even matter - despite 'feeling pressure' Jessie Buckley on her Oscar-nominated performance in Hamnet Catch up with Harry Styles on his new music and upcoming tour A killer coldly recounts the crime he got away with The story of one of Scotland's most mysterious disappearances Hardly anyone would have picked Carrick to be Man Utd boss - but now? 'Intoxicating title fight impossible to call as Hearts refuse to buckle' Grudge match or homecoming - what next for Pimblett? Why can't Newcastle win without Guimaraes? 'Joyless and toxic' - will Spurs put Frank out of his misery? 'Brave' debut referee Hallam made right decision - Shearer. Video'Brave' debut referee Hallam made right decision - Shearer Doubles partners Jovic and Mboko leading teen disruptors 'Liverpool's struggles can no longer be hidden by long unbeaten run' Is Sinner-Alcaraz in danger of making majors boring? Mead and Caldentey star as Arsenal triumph over Chelsea. Video Mead and Caldentey star as Arsenal triumph over Chelsea England fans' World Cup arrest record shows Infantino joke inaccurate Why Norrie exit underlines how Britain is punching below weight Why Rams will halt my old friend's journey to brink of Super Bowl Six English clubs and old foes - all to play for on Champions League final day Eat & Yap - Arsenal striker Smith answers quickfire questions Video Eat & Yap - Arsenal striker Smith answers quickfire questions What does the future hold for LIV Golf after Koepka exit? 'I'm a scary sight' - Northampton's 23-stone, one-meal man Raducanu's 'most dispiriting' Slam display - what went wrong? NFL play-offs - how final four can make it to Super Bowl The day I discovered the Everton contract Revie never signed Copyright © 2026 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.