Liverpool weighing Robertson extension as Kerkez grows into role

Liverpool are weighing whether to extend the contract of veteran leftback Andy Robertson as the club balances the immediate need for experience with the long-term plan centred on summer signing Milos Kerkez. The 31 year old Scotland international, who has more than eight seasons and reported 346 appearances for the club, remains at Anfield for now but will be a free agent at the end of this season, and both Liverpool and foreign suitors are monitoring the situation.

Reports that Liverpool are exploring a new one-year deal for Robertson have gained traction after the club reverted to the former regular in recent matches, including a Champions League start in a 3-2 win over Atletico Madrid. Football Insider has reported the club is considering an extension to avoid losing Robertson on a free transfer, while other outlets have linked Atletico Madrid with an interest in signing him either in January or next summer. Fichajes reported Atletico could seek a precontract agreement in January if Robertson remains unsigned. Other analysts say Atletico are unlikely to sign him in January because they strengthened the position in the summer.

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