Andy Robertson has confirmed Everton attempted to sign him for £750,000 in 2013, a near-miss that would have changed the course of his career and potentially Liverpool's trophy haul. The Tottenham Hotspur defender made the admission while appearing on the Stick to Football podcast.

Roberto Martinez's Everton submitted their offer during the January transfer window, but it fell short of Dundee United's £1.5 million valuation. "I think they bid £750K," Robertson said. "Dundee United, at that point, wanted £1.5 million. The manager was kinda saying, ‘I’m not losing him.’" The proposed deal included a loan back to the Scottish club for six months before he would have competed for a first-team place at Goodison Park. Instead, Dundee United rejected the bid, and Robertson joined Hull City that summer, beginning a journey that would see him move to Liverpool for £8 million in 2017.

Robertson spent three years with Hull City before his major switch to Anfield. Over nine seasons with Liverpool, he made 378 appearances, won eight major trophies including the Champions League and two Premier League titles, and formed a legendary full-back partnership with Trent Alexander-Arnold. He left Liverpool upon the expiry of his contract earlier this year and now plays for Tottenham Hotspur. The story serves as a fascinating 'what if' for Everton, who are currently enjoying a solid start to the season. Sean Dyche's side sit seventh in the Premier League standings with nine points from five games, unbeaten with two wins and three draws. Their next challenge is an away trip to face Hull City, the club Robertson chose over Everton, on 11 October, a key fixture in their fixtures list.

Everton's encouraging form is built on a solid defence, having conceded just three goals so far, and an attack that has scored six. The team's underlying stats reflect a disciplined structure under Dyche. The revelation shows how fine the margins are in football's transfer market. A difference of £750,000 in valuation thirteen years ago prevented Robertson from potentially becoming an Everton player, altering his path to Merseyside glory. Everton's current squad, continues its campaign aiming to build on an encouraging opening period where they have scored six goals and conceded just three.

This story first appeared at Rush The Kop