Liverpool close in on Robertson signing
This file photo taken on December 13, 2014 shows Hull City's Scottish defender Andrew Robertson running with the ball during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Hull City at Stamford Bridge in London. Liverpool are set to sign Robertson after agreeing a fee of around £10 million ($13 million, 11.3 million euros, Sh1.3 billion) for the Scotland international on July 19, 2017, according to media reports. PHOTO | JUSTIN TALLIS |
What you need to know:
- The 23-year-old left-back has left Hull's pre-season training camp in Portugal in order to have a medical with the Reds on Thursday.
LONDON
Liverpool are set to sign Hull City defender Andy Robertson after agreeing a fee of around £10 million ($13 million, 11.3 million euros) for the Scotland international on Wednesday, according to media reports.
The 23-year-old left-back has left Hull's pre-season training camp in Portugal in order to have a medical with the Reds on Thursday.
The deal is expected to be £8 million ($10.4 million, 9 million euros, Sh1 billion) up front, followed by £2 million in add-ons.
Robertson has been instrumental for the Tigers since arriving from Dundee United in 2014 in a £2.8 million deal, making 112 appearances for the East Yorkshire outfit.
Robertson, who has 15 Scotland caps, will become Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp's third summer signing, following the arrivals of Dominic Solanke and Mohamed Salah.
Earlier on Wednesday, the East Yorkshire side announced the sale of goalkeeper Eldin Jakupovic to Leicester City for an undisclosed fee.
