Van Dijk wants Robertson stay as Tottenham transfer talks continue

Virgil van Dijk has mentioned he needs Liverpool teammate Andy Robertson to remain on the membership because the defender continues talks with Tottenham Hotspur over a transfer to North London.

Spurs have approached Liverpool over a deal to signal the membership’s vice-captain, with Robertson out of contract in the summertime and out of favour this season.

The Scotland worldwide has began simply 4 video games within the Premier League and is reportedly open to the transfer, as he seems for normal minutes forward of the 2026 World Cup this summer time.

Liverpool are ready to grant the 31-year-old’s want, whereas receiving a small payment from Spurs for a participant whose deal expires in six months. A switch payment within the area of £5m is being mentioned.

Nonetheless, Van Dijk mentioned he needs Robertson to stay at Anfield. Liverpool misplaced at Bournemouth on Saturday night, the membership’s fifth consecutive league fixture and not using a win.

Talking about Robertson, Van Dijk acknowledged he’s in opposition to dropping an ‘essential member’ of the dressing room.

“He’s my vice-captain,” mentioned Van Dijk when requested about Robertson’s potential exit.

Andy Robertson in comparison with Premier League left-backs since becoming a member of Liverpool for £8m at the beginning of the 2017/18 season:

◉ Most touches in opp. field (597)◉ Most possibilities created (420)◉ Most massive possibilities created (87)◉ Most assists (56)

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— Squawka (@Squawka) January 23, 2026

“Robbo is an important member of our workforce and I would like him to remain however no matter occurs, let’s see.”

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