The transfer of Atletico Madrid for Liverpool and star Andy Robertson could be decided before their return from the FIFA Club World Cup.
A daring move for the Scotland International quickly emerged with transfer expert Fabrizio Romano who break the story.
The link is really with Diego Simeone who openly explains his concern about his current left-sided options after Atletico Madrid's Club World Cup that opened 4-0 loss for Paris Saint-Germain.
Javi Galan and Samuel Lino were both replaced against the UEFA Champions League winners of Luis Enrique and a fresh face could be needed.
However, Robertson Afield's prices will not be easy, especially since Simeone is looking for a bargain at the 31-year-old.
The first rumors from Madrid indicated that Simeone wanted a free transfer to reunite Robertson with his friend Trent Alexander-Arnold in the Spanish capital.
Robertson is very interested in doing the move with doubts about his future in Anfield under Arne Slot after a mixed campaign of 2024/25.
His experience turned out to be vital for Liverpool in their title barrel, but Milos Kerkez is said to be closing a move to Merseyside, and that could reduce the role of Robertson.
With a year left on his contract, Simeone hoped to reach a deal to arrange his last salary year and to broke a free exit this summer.
Liverpool was notorious insured a transfer costs of £ 10 million from Real Madrid for Alexander-Arnold when his departure was brought forward with a month.
Los Blancos had worked on a free transfer when his contract went in June, but Liverpool demanded a fee to release him for the club World Cup.
Robertson's importance in the general strategy of Slot means that the Dutch coach will fight to keep him, but Madrid's temptation is strong.
Reports from the Times journalist Paul Joyce claim that Liverpool wants at least £ 5 million to let the former Hull City man go this summer in what could the end of an era for the English champions.