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Tottenham are in talks to sign Andy Robertson from Liverpool after the left-back voiced his frustrations over a lack of game time. Robertson has slipped behind Milos Kerkez in the pecking order at Liverpool and Spurs are hoping to take advantage in the January transfer window.

The 31-year-old has entered the final five months of his current contract with Liverpool and recently admitted he could leave in search of more regular minutes. The Reds signed Kerkez from Bournemouth in the summer and the Hungary international is now Arne Slot's preferred option at left-back.

Robertson was courted by Atletico Madrid in the summer but ended up staying to fight for his place in the starting line-up. Spurs were planning to move for the Scotland international once his Liverpool contract expires on June 30, but have been encouraged to bring forward their plans, according to The Athletic.

They are now in 'amicable negotiations' with Robertson's representatives and Liverpool over a deal this month. Liverpool are understood to be open to doing business, given that Robertson will leave for free in the summer, and they can recall Kostas Tsimikas from Roma to provide cover for Kerkez if needed.

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Tottenham's interest in Robertson comes despite them announcing the £13million signing of Souza from Santos on Thursday night. The 19-year-old left-back was described by Thomas Frank as "one of the brightest left-back talents in the world" in the club's announcement. Spurs already have Destiny Udogie, Djed Spence and Ben Davies on the books as options at left-back.

Robertson's decision may therefore depend on where Frank sees him going into the pecking order at left-back. He is keen to play regularly ahead of Scotland's campaign at the World Cup in the summer.

"We’ll see what happens," Robertson said recently on his future. "We’ve had chats now which will remain private. I've spoken to them and we’ll see what happens. Would I like to stay? Yes, but it’s a difficult question to ask. I’ve got five months left and we need to see the option to stay or if there’s options to go and things like that.

"I’ll sit down with my family and decide. After a stressful summer, I’m just trying to enjoy being a part of it, and being a Liverpool player. I wanted to qualify for the World Cup and thankfully we’ve managed to do that. I need to see what myself and my family wants moving forward."

Slot has been open over Robertson's situation. “I think I had to give him [Robertson] a big compliment over what he said, very mature and I understood everything he said,” Slot said in response to his admission.

“Every player should have the same feeling who doesn't start every game but I am really happy to hear he finds joy in his current position and he understands how important he is and has been for this club. He hasn't played as much as he would have hoped but what he said in the media was a big compliment."

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