Andy Robertson reveals near transfer to Everton during his youth
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 3:35 PM
Last updated Sep 23, 2026

Andy Robertson, a standout player for Liverpool, disclosed that he almost joined Everton for under £1 million in 2014 while at Dundee United. The Toffees expressed interest and even planned for a loan back to Dundee prior to potentially stepping in as Leighton Baines' replacement. However, the deal fell through as Dundee United sought £1.5 million, ultimately selling him to Hull City for £2.85 million later that summer. Robertson's successful tenure at Liverpool included multiple league titles and a Champions League trophy before moving to Tottenham on a free transfer this year.
- •Robertson nearly joined Everton at age 19 in 2014.
- •Everton bid £750,000 for the young player at that time.
- •Dundee United wanted £1.5 million, leading to the bid's rejection.
- •Robertson later moved to Hull City for £2.85 million.
- •He won two Premier League titles and the Champions League with Liverpool.
- 3:35 PMYahoo Sports — ‘I nearly left’ – Modern-day Liverpool legend reveals Everton once bid less than £1m for him
"One legend of the Jurgen Klopp era at Liverpool has revealed that, as a youngster, he was close to joining Everton for less than £1m.As far as bargains at Anfield go, there are few (if any) better th...
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