Liverpool seek €60m upgrade on exiting club legend

Liverpool are looking at a very expensive upgrade for a departing club legend. This will raise eyebrows.

Liverpool have their eyes on Nathaniel Brown, according to Florian Plettenberg. The left-back is supposedly up for grabs from Eintracht Frankfurt - but he won't come cheap.

The figure is apparently €60m, which would make Brown the most expensive full-back in Liverpool's history. That's a record they only set in the summer when Milos Kerkez arrived from Bournemouth.

But the Reds are now scouting Brown in person. It's a sign that they're willing to go big in the position once again. And that Andy Robertson is firmly on his way out.

Andy Robertson: Situation Summary

Contract Status and Imminent Departure

As of 5 March 2026, Andy Robertson is in the final months of his illustrious career at Liverpool, with his current contract set to expire on 30 June 2026. Reliable reports, including those from journalist David Lynch, have stated there is "no chance" of a new deal being offered to the 31-year-old Scotland captain. This lack of a renewal signals a definitive end to his nine-year tenure at Anfield, a period during which he secured every major honour available. Liverpool's management is reportedly comfortable with allowing the vice-captain to depart as a free agent this summer to facilitate a broader squad refresh under Arne Slot.

Performance and Secondary Role

The 2025/26 season has seen Robertson’s influence on the pitch significantly reduced as he adapts to a secondary role. He has started only five Premier League matches this campaign, totalling just 679 minutes of league football, as Arne Slot has consistently preferred 22-year-old Milos Kerkez in the left-back position. Robertson has publicly expressed his frustration with this lack of playing time, admitting in a recent interview that "footballers want to play" and that his future remains unresolved. Despite the drop in minutes, he continues to be a vocal presence in the dressing room and featured as a late substitute during the 2-1 defeat to Wolves on 3 March.

Potential Future Destinations

With his departure looming, several intriguing options have emerged for Robertson's next move. A return to his boyhood club, Celtic, is considered an "emotionally compelling" option, bolstered by the recent arrival of his former teammate and neighbour Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain at Parkhead. Additionally, ambitious Championship side Wrexham, co-owned by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, are reportedly prepared to offer lucrative wages to lure the defender should they secure promotion to the Premier League. Other potential suitors include Tottenham Hotspur, who made an enquiry in January, as well as clubs in the Saudi Pro League and Major League Soccer. Robertson’s primary focus remains on leading Scotland into the 2026 World Cup, regardless of his club status.

Analysis

Given Robertson nearly left for Tottenham Hotspur in January, it feels as though there's no real chance of him getting a new contract this summer. Liverpool appear perfectly ready to move on.

Nothing really highlights that better than an interest in Brown. It actually suggests a willingness to go very big in the position, with two young left-backs battling it out.

But above all, Robertson's exit is all but confirmed. Liverpool won't replace him lightly, it seems, but replace him they will.

We're on the goodbye tour.

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