Andy Reid has named the Fulham defender he thinks would be perfect for Manchester United or Tottenham Hotspur.
Neither United nor Tottenham are having a particularly great time at the moment.
Ange Postecoglou’s Spurs have lost three of their last six Premier League matches and are seven points off the final UEFA Champions League spot.
While there have been one or two positive signs under new manager Ruben Amorim at United, the Red Devils are closer to the relegation zone than to the top four.
Antonee Robinson backed for Manchester United or Tottenham Hotspur move
Both Spurs and United could do with making new signings in the January transfer window, and former Tottenham midfielder Reid has suggested Fulham left-back Antonee Robinson as a potential target.
The BBC Sport pundit made the comments about the £2 million (Sky Sports) left-back while watching him in action for Fulham against Arsenal at Craven Cottage in London in the Premier League on Sunday.
Reid said about Robinson on BBC Radio 5 Live Online: “The Fulham fans won’t thank me for this but Antonee Robinson could play at one of the bigger clubs in the league. He could be a big asset for a Tottenham or Man United.”
Do Manchester United or Tottenham need a new left-back?
There is not an urgent need for Tottenham to sign a new left-back anytime soon. While Sergio Reguilon is unlikely to stay at Spurs for much longer, the North London club have a very capable player in Destiny Udogie.
Udogie is one of the best left-backs in the Premier League, and he is only 22. Yes, Robinson, linked with Liverpool last summer, would be a good signing for Spurs, but there is no need for the North London club to spend a lot of money on a new left-back.
Fulham reportedly wanted £40 million for Robinson in the summer of 2024. There is no point in Spurs spending that much money on a player who will not be guaranteed a place in the starting lineup.
On the other hand, United could do with a new left-back. Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia have had injury problems. Head coach Amorim needs a left-back he can rely upon to stay fit and deliver.
Robinson is 27 now and has played 50 times for the USA. The American left-back has made over 100 appearances in the Premier League so far in his career.