Charlie Mugrew highlights big concern regarding Celtic’s interest in Andy Robertson

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(Credit: Imago) Fri 17 April 2026 7:15, UK Charlie Mugrew believes Celtic may struggle to pay the wages of both Kieran Tierney and Andy Robertson if the latter star joins the club.The Scotland captain is set to depart Liverpool at the end of the season, with the Hoops being an interested party.As it stands, Tottenham Hotspur are the frontrunners. However, a switch to Spurs is dependent on whether they can stay in the Premier League.With the North London club currently in the relegation zone, if this situation does not dramatically improve, it opens a massive opportunity for Celtic to make a move.However, with Tierney already occupying the left-back spot, it could be a tricky moment for Celtic’s transfer strategy. 🔄 Celtic Transfer Update 🔄 Breaking news on latest signings, departures, and contract news from the Parkhead boardroom.

VISIT THE CELTIC TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Charlie Mugrew: Celtic may struggle with wages in Andy Robertson transferThere is no doubt that if Celtic signed Robertson, he would be one of the club’s best players.The full-back has remained a regular for Liverpool this season and scored a wonderful goal against Wolverhampton Wanderers in the FA Cup a few weeks back.Andy Robertson’s Premier League stats this seasonPer 90 minutesPassing accuracy83.8%Chances created1.68Successful crosses1.07Touches in opposition box2.63Disspossessed0.11Dribbled past0.42Robertson still has some impressive stats. Therefore, if Robertson joins, Celtic would likely have two players on high wages in the same position.Talking to talkSPORT, Mugrew makes this point, believing that these wages could be used to bring in a forward player instead.He said: “I think he would go to Celtic.

I don’t want to speak for him, but I’d imagine being a Celtic fan is a great opportunity for him at 32.“He’s still got a lot to give, but I don’t think can Celtic afford to put a budget in two left backs of Kieran Tierney and Andy Robertson.🚨🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Tottenham have a verbal agreement to sign Andy Robertson in June 2026, all terms in place.Nothing signed/sealed yet as staying in Premier League will be a key factor ahead of proceeding.Robertson, ready to pick #THFC project if relegation battle has positive outcome. pic.twitter.com/HJCZcX5HbG— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) April 11, 2026 “I don’t imagine Celtic will want to pay the two left-backs the biggest wages. I think if Celtic are going to put wages like that towards a player, it’ll be a forward area.”Could Robertson snub Tottenham anyway?Ex-Everton, Aston Villa, and Aberdeen chief executive Keith Wyness has exclusively told Football Insider that Robertson could join Celtic regardless.Wyness feels that the move simply makes sense for the Liverpool star, as he would be returning to his home country on the back of leading them to a World Cup.While the Hoops may be on the decline on the pitch, it is nowhere near as bad as Tottenham, who have sunk like a stone in recent years.Even if Spurs stay up this season, it is unlikely that the club will be able to turn the tide anytime soon after back-to-back poor finishes in the Premier League, and could easily be in a relegation battle next season as well.Nevertheless, it remains to be seen where Robertson chooses to go at the end of the season, with the defender still possessing plenty of quality.