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- Bayern believe that Robertson, 30, would give them a similar energy to Davies
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Liverpool left-back Andy Robertson has emerged as a target for Bayern Munich.
The Scotland international is understood to top a list of potential candidates to replace Bayern’s Alphonso Davies, who is expected to join Real Madrid this summer.
Bayern recognise that it would be a major challenge to prise Robertson away from Anfield but are determined to recruit a top class replacement so are setting their sights high.
Robertson, who joined from Hull City for a bargain £8m in 2017, is a hugely popular figure at Liverpool and has played a pivotal role in the club’s success under Jurgen Klopp.
Bayern have been aware of Davies’s likely departure and have been collating reports on left-backs across the globe.
Andy Robertson (right) has emerged as a transfer target for Bayern Munich this summer
He tops Bayern’s shortlist as they hunt for a replacement for Alphonso Davies, who has reportedly reached a verbal agreement with Bayern Munich
Robertson turns 30 next month but, despite his age, Bayern believe he would give them a similar energy and balance down the left-hand flank to Davies and believe this summer could be an opportune time to see if the Scot would be tempted by a new challenge.
Robertson, who has made over 280 appearances for Liverpool and won every major honour, still has two years left on contract but, as with a few Liverpool players, is approaching the juncture for talks over his future.
He played his only Carabao Cup game of the season on Sunday as Liverpool beat Chelsea 1-0 after extra-time thanks to a late Virgil van Dijk header.
The left-back played 87 minutes, turning in a solid performance before making way for Kostas Tsimikas.
Klopp’s pending departure could change the landscape for some players though the manager has been at pains to stress he believes many of his playing staff will still want to continue at the club.
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