Liverpool eyeing move for player with "great athleticism and dynamism" to replace icon - report

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“It’ll be Robertson’s decision what he wants to do. I think if he wants to stay at Liverpool, a new contract will be on the table for him.

If he wants to move on, Liverpool won’t stand in his way. Robertson at this stage of his career still probably want to play at the highest level possible so I’m sure there’ll be rival Premier League interest in Robertson’s signature.” Now, Sport Witness report that Liverpool are eyeing a move for Lira from Santos in the summer transfer window, having been “following” him in “recent months”.

The 18-year-old is seen as the ideal long-term replacement for Robertson at left-back, although given his age, he would likely be a work in progress, so he could come in even if the veteran stays. Succession planning after Andy Robertson vital at Liverpool It remains to be seen what Robertson’s decision will be this summer, ahead of his contract expiring, but there is no doubt that a succession plan is required at Liverpool.