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Andy Robertson has reportedly reached a verbal agreement to move to Tottenham Hotspur this summer once his contract at Liverpool runs out.
Robertson came close to completing a permanent switch to Spurs during the January transfer window, but the deal collapsed after Liverpool were unable to secure an adequate replacement in time. He will be free to pursue any move he desires this summer when his Anfield deal is allowed to lapse.
The Athletic first reported that Spurs are in "pole position" to land Robertson at the end of the campaign, and Fabrizio Romano has since confirmed that a verbal agreement is already in place to bring the Scotland international to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this summer.
However, a final deal is far from certain, as Robertson is waiting to assess the outcome of Spurs' relegation battle before officially committing. Should Roberto De Zerbi's side avoid the drop, a formal agreement is expected to follow.
West Ham United's win over Wolverhampton Wanderers on Friday has pushed Spurs into the relegation zone, though they still hold their fate in their own hands and can escape with a victory against Sunderland on Sunday.
How Robertson Would Fit in at Tottenham
Spurs have several weaknesses within their squad, but left back does not appear to be a glaring concern on the surface.
Destiny Udogie remains one of the more prominent names in the side, Djed Spence serves as a competent backup despite being naturally right-footed, and young Souza was brought in from Santos in January with an eye on the future.
It would be somewhat surprising to see Spurs favour Robertson over Udogie, but the situation is more nuanced than that. Udogie has endured a torrid time with injuries this season, sitting out 19 matches across all competitions and leaving Spurs short at the back.
Robertson would represent a high-quality backup option, having fulfilled a comparable role at Liverpool this season behind the inconsistent Milos Kerkez.
There could even be scope for Robertson to feature alongside Udogie. A lack of regular minutes under Arne Slot has seen the Scotsman used as an emergency centre-back on occasion this season, and a more permanent shift into a central defensive role would not be out of the question.
Even if there is no clear gap in the Spurs squad for Robertson to slot into, the dressing room would benefit greatly from his wealth of experience and professionalism at a time when the stakes could not be higher.
After two difficult years, Spurs are in need of composed, senior figures capable of steadying the club and turning things around. At the very least, Robertson represents the kind of character Spurs are striving to embody.