Tottenham deal for Andy Robertson now in danger as European giants launch stunning late hijack

The Brazilian shot-stopper still has a year remaining on his contract at Anfield, meaning Juventus would need to negotiate a formal fee with Liverpool.

However, Alisson has reportedly expressed a strong willingness to move to Turin, where he would be reunited with his former Roma manager, Luciano Spalletti.

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Juventus are said to be exploring the possibility of pairing him with their existing squad as they look to strengthen significantly ahead of next season.

Should Juventus succeed in signing both Robertson and Alisson, it would represent a remarkable double swoop and send a powerful statement of intent to their Serie A rivals.

For Tottenham, losing out on Robertson to a continental giant would be a frustrating blow after weeks of painstaking negotiations appeared to have put them in pole position.