Celtic-linked star sees transfer 'hijack' thwarted amid potential homecoming

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Celtic-linked Andy Robertson is closing in on a move to Tottenham Hotspur, despite a late "hijack" from Italian giants Juventus.

The Scotland skipper, 32, made his final appearance for the Reds in Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Brentford, drawing the curtain on a hugely successful nine-year spell at Anfield.

🚨 EXCL: Tottenham reach verbal agreement to sign Andy Robertson, here we go! Pact expected to be respected and deal to be signed soon despite Juventus proposal to try hijack the deal. Robertson, wanted by #THFC last January and again now with De Zerbi. It’s happening. ✅🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 pic.twitter.com/62vY9Y3AUL

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 27, 2026

Robertson, who came through Celtic’s youth system before being released as a teenager, has often been mentioned in connection with a return to Parkhead later in his career.

But his immediate future now looks set to remain in the Premier League.

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reports the left-back has reached a verbal agreement with Spurs, with a deal expected to be signed shortly despite late interest from Juventus.

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Tottenham had explored a move in January, but Robertson opted to remain on Merseyside until the end of the campaign.

Signed from Hull City for £8million in 2017 by Jurgen Klopp, he went on to make 378 appearances for Liverpool, winning two Premier League titles, two Champions Leagues and a host of domestic honours.

Robertson’s immediate focus will be on international duty, with the 92-cap captain set to lead Scotland into their first World Cup finals since 1998 next month.