Liverpool left-back Andy Robertson sent a message on Instagram after the Reds' 6-0 Champions League win over Qarabag, as Tottenham transfer discussions have ended.
Andy Robertson declared Anfield his home following Liverpool's commanding 6-0 triumph over Qarabag that sealed their place in the Champions League knockout stages.
Robertson was handed a start ahead of Milos Kerkez with just five days remaining until Monday's winter transfer deadline, despite attracting attention from Tottenham Hotspur. The Reds and Spurs engaged in initial discussions regarding a potential deal, though those talks have since been abandoned.
Roma's unwillingness to permit Liverpool to recall Kostas Tsimikas as Robertson's replacement ultimately scuppered any prospect of the transfer materialising. With the club unlikely to find another replacement, it seems as though the Scottish international won't be making the move to N17 this winter.
One key factor has surrounded the injury issues that Liverpool face, with Arne Slot making a defiant statement in the wake of those Robertson links. He claimed he needed all of his players available, sending a potential message to the hierarchy over the future of the defender.
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Now, after Robertson returned to the starting lineup for Liverpool in midweek for the Champions League, the left-back may have dropped a hint on his own future. "Home," he wrote on Instagram during the early hours of Thursday morning in an Instagram post, accompanied by a red heart emoji.
One of the two images featured shows Robertson offering a thumbs-up with his left hand while placing his right hand over his heart following the final whistle. The second captures him clutching a ball under his arm as he strolls towards one of the corner flags.
"Top 8 secured," the caption concluded, finished with a tick emoji. Robertson also shared it on his Instagram story later that morning.
Reds boss Slot indicated before the fixture against Qarabag that he anticipates Robertson remaining at the club. The head coach stated: "Robbo is part of the team tomorrow evening.
"He has been part of this squad for so many years. I am happy to have him, and I am glad he is available because that is not normal for us right now. He will be part of the team, and nothing is happening on this side. It's hard to say anything definite in this world we are in, but I expect him to stay."
Robertson ultimately helped Liverpool earn a place in the top eight of the Champions League with their thrashing of Qarabag, giving them a passage straight to the round of 16. Fortunately, Tottenham did too, giving them a few free midweeks in the coming month.
The deal itself comes as a potential blow for Tottenham, however, who were looking to bring forward their summer business, where Robertson was expected to be a target as a free agent at the end of his contract at Liverpool. The 31-year-old brings experience, leadership and a winning mentality with him from his time with the Merseyside outfit.
The move in January could've helped to replace the influence of Ben Davies, who is now set for a long spell out of the team with injury. When it comes to Spurs' full-back options, there are a few who can fill the gap, with Destiny Udogie returning from several injury spells to take the position again, while new signing Souza is a backup alongside Djed Spence, who can switch from the left to the right.
But all of them lack that experience that would come from someone like Davies or Robertson, especially at a time when Tottenham need the senior players to uphold high standards. It's unclear whether Spurs will enter the market to reinforce the team with other options, having already signed Conor Gallagher and Souza this month.
If they are to do so, then only a few days remain to get those final deals over the line to help support Frank with turning the team's form around.