Liverpool sends scouts to RB Leipzig to look at Andy Robertson replacement

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Liverpool could be in the market for more than one RB Leipzig star this summer, with the Reds keeping tabs on a defender as well as young winger Yan Diomande

RB Leipzig left-back David Raum(Image: AFP or licensors)

Liverpool scouts have reportedly been keeping a close eye on RB Leipzig's David Raum as the club searches for a replacement for Andy Robertson, who will leave the club at the end of the season.

Robertson has spent nine largely brilliant years with the Reds, but confirmed last week that he will exit Anfield when his contract expires on June 30.

His exit will leave Liverpool requiring a replacement to provide competition for Milos Kerkez next term, and it is claimed that Raum is viewed by the Reds as a possible option.

Kostas Tsimikas is due to return to Liverpool when his loan spell with Roma comes to an end, but he is unlikely to be given the opportunity to resume his Anfield career.

TEAMtalk reports that — although Reds scouts had already been regularly watching RB Leipzig games to keep an eye on young winger Yan Diomande — they now have another reason to be watching the Bundesliga club's games closely.

Raum is also said to have emerged as a player of interest to Manchester United, which is likely to be in the market for a new left-back this summer.

Luke Shaw has started all of United's Premier League games this season, but his back-up, Tyrell Malacia, is likely to leave this summer, and the Red Devils will need further depth to manage a heavier load of games next term.

Raum's current contract at Leipzig is due to expire at the end of next season, which could mean Liverpool and United could both look to sign him for a cut-price fee this summer.

Liverpool legend Robertson announced his impending departure last week and said that he was happy that the news was out in the open so that he could focus on giving his all for the remainder of the season.

Liverpool is set to be in the market for a new left-back this summer(Image: Getty Images)

"I think I feel better now that it’s out in the open," Robertson said. "The hardest bit [in] the last certainly couple of weeks and months is some people that are close to me in the training ground don’t know and more importantly, the fans.

"The closer it gets, the more and more questions you start to get. I’ve always said that the fans are the most important people at this club and I just think now is the time to tell them what’s going on and that obviously this will be my last year.

"I just think it’s better being out in the open, that now I can fully focus on the team from now until the end of the season.

"I think it’s important that I do that, I’ve always done that. But the time to have the emotional farewell and tell the fans and the people connected to this club what they mean to me, that will come closer to the end.

"I don’t think I’m quite ready for that yet. It’s just to try to get it out there so I can now be open and honest with everyone."