Liverpool to ‘block Andy Robertson exit’ after Aston Villa transfer latest
Andy Robertson has emerged as a target for Aston Villa ahead of a busy summer at Liverpool.
The Reds have just one game remaining until they can lift the Premier League title for the first time, with supporters watching inside Anfield.
Once the celebrations are over for Arne Slot and his staff, attention will turn to the transfer window, where several incoming and outgoing deals are expected.
Robertson could potentially be one player on his way out in the summer, with a fresh exit verdict emerging after Villa Park became a potential destination.
Robertson to Aston Villa question raised at Liverpool
It has been a difficult season at times for the Scotland international, who hasn’t been at his typical best despite success in the league.
Despite this, the 31-year-old has been a regular under Slot ahead of Kostas Tsimikas, who has struggled for minutes himself this campaign.
With that being said, a move away from L4 could still be on the table for the ex-Hull City man as a potential overhaul looks set to take place at Anfield.
This has seen Villa emerge as a potential landing ground for Robertson after Paddy Power (4 May) ranked him at 13/2 to make a switch to the West Midlands.
If the Reds were in the market to move the Scot on, former Leicester City and Brentford manager Martin Allen has questioned whether a move to Villa Park would benefit either party.
“Andy Robertson is a good player, he’s still got the right attitude,” Allen told Liverpool News.
“I’m not sure that Liverpool would want to sell him at this point, with the fact that they’re going to be in the Champions League and all the other competitions they’re going to play in.
“Maybe it could work in a year, when he’s a bit older.
“For Aston Villa, would he improve their team? I think he would. That would be a big outlay for a left-back, and it’s difficult to improve that Aston Villa team.
“I’m not 100 per cent sure on that one right now.“
Robertson sale could make sense for Liverpool
It already feels as if widescale changes are in the offing on Merseyside as Slot looks to have an impact on the side left by Jurgen Klopp.
This already looks likely to see Jeremie Frimpong come in from Bayer Leverkusen as a much-needed right-back option at Anfield.
Now, changes could be possible on the opposite flank if a move were to go through for Robertson, despite Allen’s reservations at Aston Villa.
This could allow room for Milos Kerkez to come in from Bournemouth after months of constant links and excellent performances at the Vitality.
It is set to be an interesting window, not only for Robertson, but for Liverpool as a whole after lifting a second Premier League title.