Tottenham Hotspur are closing in on a major defensive reinforcement, with talks at an advanced stage to sign Liverpool legend Andy Robertson on a free transfer this summer. The move would see the decorated Scottish left-back swap Merseyside for North London after a trophy-laden nine-year spell at Anfield.

Robertson, 32, confirmed his Liverpool departure last week upon the expiry of his contract, bringing an end to an era where he lifted the Premier League, Champions League, and became a modern icon for his relentless energy and pinpoint deliveries from the flank. Spurs have long admired the Scotland captain, having pursued him unsuccessfully in the January window, and are now poised to secure his signature.

While sources indicate a final agreement is pending, negotiations are progressing well. The potential deal, however, is understood to be contingent on Tottenham securing their Premier League status for next season. Currently sitting 18th in the table and in the relegation zone, the club's final six games will be crucial not only for survival but for their summer recruitment plans.

New manager Roberto de Zerbi views Robertson as a priority target to add vital experience, leadership, and proven quality to the squad ahead of his first full campaign in charge. This pursuit underscores the club's intent to build a competitive side capable of climbing the table.

In less positive news for Spurs, the club faces an anxious wait over the fitness of captain Cristian Romero. The central defender suffered a knee injury in Sunday's defeat to Sunderland and will undergo tests to determine the severity. A serious, long-term absence would be a significant blow to Tottenham's survival fight and could potentially impact Romero's involvement with Argentina's World Cup squad later this year.