£10m Premier League player admits he seriously considered joining Tottenham in January
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Tottenham Hotspur have endured a difficult 2025/26 season and could have used more experience in their squad, with one player now admitting he came close to a move earlier this year.Spurs could be relegated if they lose to Everton this Sunday and West Ham United pick up three points against Leeds United.Tottenham’s fortunes may have been different had Andy Robertson secured a transfer in January, though.Photo by Ulrik Pedersen/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesAndy Robertson admits he came close to Tottenham transferRobertson joined Liverpool from Hull City back in 2017, signing for a transfer fee reported to be £10m.The Scottish international went on to cement himself as one of the most dominant left-backs in Premier League history.However, since Milos Kerkez arrived at Anfield, Arne Slot has reduced the ex-Hull man’s minutes a great deal, leading to talk of a move to Spurs in the 2026 January transfer window.Robertson has now opened up on how close he came to signing for the Lilywhites when speaking to The Overlap this week, saying he gave it ‘serious consideration’.He stated: “Tottenham was close in January. I wouldn’t deny that I was close.
“And yeah, look, I think it’s so hard because I’ve got such a massive tournament coming up, which is taking my full focus. And it’s hard to see, when you’re in that kind of tournament, it’s hard to see football beyond that.”Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty ImagesTottenham face competition for Andy RobertsonSince his failed move to Spurs, it has been confirmed that Robertson will now leave Liverpool as a free agent when his contract expires this summer.The full-back arriving for nothing could be a great move for Spurs, but they are no longer the only team exploring a deal.Journalist Yagız Sabuncuoglu explained at the end of April that: “Fenerbahce brought Andrew Robertson’s agent to Istanbul.
A verbal offer was made. The player has taken the offer under consideration, but the talks halted once the election decision was made.”If Robertson wants to keep playing in the Premier League, Tottenham may well still be the most attractive option for him this summer.But that will, of course, depend on whether Spurs are able to avoid the drop this weekend.Join Our NewsletterReceive weekly football news and updates to your mailbox