Italian giants Juventus have launched a shock, late attempt to hijack Tottenham’s long-pursued move for outgoing Liverpool legend Andy Robertson. The 32-year-old Scotland captain emotionally bid farewell to Anfield on Sunday after a glittering nine-year spell on Merseyside.

While he seemed destined to remain in the Premier League, an unexpected proposal from Serie A has thrown his future completely up in the air. According to Fabrizio Romano, Tottenham had been in advanced talks with Robertson for several weeks over a free transfer, with a deal appearing close to completion.

However, Juventus have now dramatically entered the picture, tabling a concrete proposal of their own in an effort to lure the experienced left-back to Serie A instead. Romano revealed the sudden twist on X:

• Tottenham had been in advanced talks for weeks with Andy Robertson over a free transfer.
• The deal was close, but Juventus have now entered the race.
• The decision is now up to Robertson.

This development has thrown the Robertson saga wide open, with the decision now resting entirely with the 32-year-old. He must weigh the appeal of remaining in the Premier League with a Spurs side pushing for honours against the allure of a move to one of European football’s most storied clubs in Turin.

Additionally, Robertson may not be the only high-profile Liverpool departure heading to Juventus this summer, as reports link goalkeeper Alisson Becker with a potential move. Alisson has reportedly expressed a strong willingness to move to Turin, where he would reunite with his former Roma manager, Luciano Spalletti.

If Juventus succeeds in signing both Robertson and Alisson, it would represent a remarkable double swoop, sending a powerful statement of intent to their Serie A rivals. For Tottenham, losing out on Robertson to a continental giant would be a frustrating blow after weeks of painstaking negotiations.