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Andy Robertson and Darwin Nunez could concievably be Atletico Madrid teammates by the end of this summer transfer window(Image: Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

Andy Robertson would become the first player in over a decade to transfer between Atletico Madrid and Liverpool if a move materialises this summer.

Much like Liverpool as part of the Manquillo deal, Atletico could have made that move permanent, which they ultimately did not decide to do.

That unsuccessful switch came 18 months after Maxi Rodriguez joined the Reds on a free transfer.



He was the second straight Atletico captain Liverpool signed after acquiring Fernando Torres for £20million, plus Luis Garcia.

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That makes it five players who have moved directly from one to the other, with Robertson potentially taking that tally to half a dozen.

Liverpool are also said to be interested in signing Julian Alvarez after links last year when the striker left Manchester City.

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Diego Simeone even name-checked the Reds when claiming the best clubs "have to want him".

And Barcelona, PSG, Arsenal, Liverpool...

the best have to want him.

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"And for us, Atletico fans, it should be a source of pride that everyone wants him.
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