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Robertson has had a very successful stint on Merseyside since joining from Hull City in 2017, and has a year left on his deal.
He has won everything, adding a second league title last season as Arne Slot’s side comfortably claimed the Premier League. Robertson was still a big part of that, starting 33 of 38 games.
And though some fans might be ready to move on, at 31 the
Robertson was entering the final year of his contract at the Premier League champions.
Cardiff were optimistic of signing Robertson last week, when Bulut said he was an “interesting” player.
But Portsmouth were very keen to attract the player back to Fratton Park, where he had a successful loan season in 2023-24, making 23 appearances and scoring a goal before injury ended his season in January.
Roberton’s acquisition will mean
Cardiff City are optimistic they can sign Manchester City midfielder Alex Robertson.
Robertson, 21, has been among the club’s targets throughout this summer as the Bluebirds look to add to their engine room.
Manager Erol Bulut described the Australian international as “interesting” after the 2-1 win over Reading in Wednesday night’s pre-season friendly.
Cardiff have faced competition for his services from newly promoted Championship side Portsmouth, where Robertson had a