Liverpool star Andy Robertson reveals the truth behind Tottenham transfer talks

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Andy Robertson says it was he who decided to snub interest from Tottenham in the winter transfer window to remain at Liverpool - and then hinted he is ready to sign a contract extension.

The veteran left-back, 31, emerged as a surprise target for Spurs in the final throes of January, presenting Robertson with the chance to bring the curtain down on his nine-year spell at Anfield. The Reds were happy to listen so what the Scotland captain wanted to do given the tremendous service he has given to the club since joining in 2017, before an injury to Joe Gomez complicated matters.

But it was ultimately Robertson who made the call to stay with Liverpool, something he confirmed after Friday night's 3-1 win over Wolves in the FA Cup .

And he hinted that is ready to extend his near-decade long stay on Merseyside despite the fact he is likely to have no shortage of suitors at the end of the season, when he would be available on a Bosman transfer.

"There was obviously interest there - there were discussions had with both sets of clubs," Robertson said. "But the decision was that I wanted to stay. We stayed at Liverpool and that was the decision made.

"I was never not committed. I've been committed to Liverpool for the last eight and a half or nine years now and I'll be committed until I'm no longer needed. That's always been my mindset. This club has given me everything and I've given this club everything.

"It's been a fantastic relationship so hopefully that continues and obviously January happened, but it is now gone. Now we move forward and like I said, my focus never came off trying to help the lads on the pitch and in training.

"Whatever was happening behind the scenes happened, and all I can say is that I kept focusing on football."

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Summer signing Milos Kerkez has usurped Robertson in Arne Slot's team this season but the Scot produced an impressive performance to help Liverpool reach the FA Cup quarter-finals at Molineux, breaking the deadlock in fine fashion.

He stressed that while talks would remain private, fans would be the first to know once there is news on the contract front.

Robertson continued: "I've always said that [the talks] will stay between me and the club. I don't think it will get played out in public. It is not one of them. I have got an amazing relationship with Richard Hughes and with Mike Gordon and Michael Edwards.

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"I've had a good relationship with these people and these people brought me to the football club. They have helped make me who I am, so in that respect, we've had a fantastic relationship. I think out of respect to them, and they have respected me, then the conversations will be in-house.

"When a decision is made, and we're getting to the point where I only have three months left on my contract, it will be announced to you guys."

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