Juventus Make a Move to Hijack Robertson

One of the busiest scenarios of the summer transfer window is playing out for Andrew Robertson, who is set to leave Liverpool on a free transfer. According to world-renowned transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano, Juventus have entered the same race as Tottenham for the Scottish left-back and are trying to hijack the move at the last moment with a proposal. This development suddenly dragged a deal that looked almost completed into uncertainty.

According to Romano, Tottenham had been in advanced talks with Robertson for weeks. It had been stated that there was a verbal agreement between the two sides for a free transfer and that the deal was very close to being completed. Spurs guaranteeing their place in the league by beating Everton 1-0 on Sunday had also removed the biggest obstacle to this transfer and made the London side's task easier.

But at exactly this point, Juventus stepped in. According to Romano, the Turin side aim to break Tottenham's advantage by submitting an official proposal to Robertson. This move shows that the transfer is no longer guaranteed and that the final decision has been left entirely to the player. The question of whether Robertson will stay in the Premier League or play in Serie A, outside England for the first time in his career, has become the crux of this transfer.

Still, experts think Tottenham are on the advantageous side. According to Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio, Spurs maintain their position as favorites in this race. But the London side are practically praying that the idea of transferring to Serie A and to a long-established club like Juventus does not appeal to Robertson. Because the decision the experienced player makes will directly determine the direction of the transfer.

Behind this hijack lies Juventus's desire to strengthen their squad too. The Turin side, who finished Serie A in sixth place, will compete in the Europa League next season. The 36-time Serie A champions, who want to put the title goal back on their agenda, see adding an experienced and leadership figure like Robertson to their squad on a free transfer as a strategic move.

On the Tottenham side, Robertson was seen as an important part of the rebuilding. The London side, who previously agreed a deal with Marcos Senesi, also on a free transfer, were planning to add both experience and leadership to their defense with Robertson. For Spurs under Roberto De Zerbi, these two transfers were regarded as the cornerstones of the new era.

Robertson's background also explains why this interest is so intense. The Scotland captain, who became one of the best left-backs in the world during Jürgen Klopp's era, won countless trophies with Liverpool and became one of the club's most beloved names in recent years. The player, whose playing time decreased with the arrival of young left-back Milos Kerkez, is looking for a new start to his career.

In conclusion, according to Fabrizio Romano's report, Juventus stepping in at the last moment has turned the Robertson transfer into a "tug-of-war" at the start of the summer window. Although Tottenham are shown as favorites, Juventus's hijack has made the end of this process uncertain. All eyes are now on Andrew Robertson, who will decide whether to continue his future in the Premier League or in Italy.

Source: Citing Fabrizio Romano's report; based on reports by Yahoo Sports and Gianluca Di Marzio. The process is in the nature of claims; no official agreement has been announced.