"Spurs made their move late last week as Thomas Frank sought to add much-needed experience to his squad. Liverpool listened to the approach in recognition of Robertson's contribution to the club in the last eight and a half years and the fact he is out of contract in the summer. However, the club have decided against continuing negotiations over the Scotland captain, who turns 32 in March, after considering their options."
"Robertson has started only four of his club's 23 Premier League matches this season, having lost his place to Kerkez, but has been in the starting lineup for four of their seven Champions League fixtures, including against Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid and Inter. Liverpool's vice-captain came off the bench for the start of the second half of Saturday's defeat at Bournemouth, with Arne Slot saying Kerkez had been withdrawn because he was considered in the red zone when players are at most risk of injury."
"Slot has lost the defenders Conor Bradley and Giovanni Leoni to season-ending injuries, and Joe Gomez was forced off in the first half at Bournemouth with what is hoped to be bruising to his knee. His fellow centre-back Ibrahima Konate has missed the past two matches after the death of his father. Virgil van Dijk said he did not want Robertson to leave, and Slot said he wanted to keep all his players with Liverpool in contention in the Champions League and FA Cup."
Liverpool have declined to continue negotiations with Tottenham over Andy Robertson after considering their options, despite Tottenham's late approach. Robertson is out of contract in the summer and will turn 32 in March. Robertson has not requested a transfer. He has started only four of 23 Premier League matches this season after losing his place to Milos Kerkez, but has started four of seven Champions League fixtures, including against Real Madrid, Atletico and Inter. Liverpool currently lack cover at left-back beyond Robertson and Kerkez. Arne Slot and Virgil van Dijk expressed a desire to retain all players while competing in the Champions League and FA Cup.
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