Andy Robertson has responded to Liverpool’s interest in signing Bournemouth left-back Milos Kerkez.
The veteran defender’s position for the champions would be under serious threat if his side can strike a deal for the Hungarian international valued at £45million.
Robertson, 31, has been a brilliant servant for the Reds but may lose the starting role he has held for years if Kerkez signs.
When asked about it, he did not mention Kerkez by name but admitted it is a natural part of being a player at a top club and appeared ready for the challenge.
‘I think at any big club you always have to keep moving, the club always moves forward and I think you’ve also seen other big clubs like Manchester City have been very active early doors in the window,’ Robertson told Sky Sports.
‘I know we’ve only got Jeremie Frimpong through the door so far but it looks as though one or two others are going to be close from what we can see on Sky Sports News.
Andy Robertson responded to his position being under threat from potential signings
Liverpool are interested in bringing in Milos Kerkez, who is valued at £45million
Arne Slot’s champions are aiming to strengthen in the transfer market while on top
‘But just now we’re at the top, we obviously won the league, and it’s important that the club keeps improving and finding ways to do that.
He went on: ‘The club have identified certain positions where they want to get new blood in, it looks like players we’re linked to are all younger players and they are all exciting players as well.
‘So when you play for a big club like Liverpool you expect challenges, you expect competition and I have always faced that, everyone here has faced that in their own positions and I expect nothing less.
‘I want the club to be ambitious, they are doing that and wherever we fit into that, if we’re happy with our role, we stay and we do it and if not then I am sure there will be a few out the door as well.
‘But you know, that’s the nature of football and it’s one of the biggest clubs in the world and we keep moving.’
Kerkez is widely expected to join Arne Slot’s side, along with the impending move for Florian Wirtz in what will be a club record deal.
The Cherries’ defender arriving at Anfield could well spell the end for Kostas Tsimikas this summer as Liverpool reshuffle the pack.
Robertson only delivered one assist in the Premier League last season in 33 games and made some uncharacteristic errors.
Kerkez, meanwhile, was a standout for his side and delivered five for Andoni Iraola’s men – netting twice himself.
