Liverpool have been told by Danny Murphy to replace Andy Robertson with Bayern Munich full-back Alphonso Davies.
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Liverpool urged to go for DaviesCanadian left-back out of contract in 2025Murphy has little confidence in TsimikasFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
Robertson, who turned 30 earlier this year, has been a pivotal figure at Anfield, delivering stellar performances over several seasons. However, Murphy pointed out that Liverpool must plan for the future, emphasising the need for serious competition in the left-back role. While Konstantinos Tsimikas has rotated with Robertson in recent weeks, Murphy does not see the Greek international as a consistent replacement.
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Davies, the 24-year-old Canadian international, is entering the final months of his contract at Bayern Munich. From January 1, he will be eligible to negotiate a pre-contract agreement with clubs outside Germany. While Real Madrid are reportedly leading the race to sign him, Liverpool are being urged to explore the possibility of bringing the dynamic full-back to Anfield.
WHAT MURPHY SAID
Speaking to BetBrain, ex-Liverpool midfielder Murphy said: “Considering what Andy Robertson has done for Liverpool and the level of performances he’s delivered over the years, he’s now in the conversation when people talk about the best left-backs Liverpool have ever had. There’s been some incredible left-backs in some unbelievable Liverpool teams, so let’s praise him for what he’s done in his career – he’s a winner and a phenomenal player.
"However, I don’t think Konstantinos Tsimikas is ever going to replace Robertson or play instead of him on a consistent basis, so I think Robertson and Liverpool would benefit from him having real competition at left-back and for Arne Slot to look long-term at the position."
Suggesting Davies as a potential replacement, Murphy added: "There’d be plenty of competition, but Alphonso Davies is out of contract at Bayern Munich in the summer. If you’re looking for a left-back that ticks every box in terms of one-on-one defending, threat going forward, pace and physicality, he would be the obvious choice for Liverpool.”
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Aside from Davies, Liverpool has also been linked with Bournemouth’s 21-year-old left-back Milos Kerkez. The Hungary international, who recently scored his first goal for the Cherries, is reportedly valued at $50 million (£40m).