Atletico looking to tempt Robertson away from Anfield

LIVERPOOL left-back Andy Robertson has emerged as a shock leading transfer target for Atletico Madrid.

- By IAN DOYLE

Robertson is expected to face a strong challenge for his starting role next season with the Reds closing on a deal to sign £45million-rate Milos Kerkez from Bournemouth.

And the Scotland international, who is approaching the final 12 months of his current contract at Anfield, is towards the top of Atletico’s wanted list as the Spanish outfit look to strengthen their defensive resources this summer.

Atletico have developed a recent habit of taking seasoned full-backs from the Premier League having previously signed both Kieran Trippier and Matt Doherty from Tottenham Hotspur.