Fulham left-back Antonee Robinson would reportedly prefer to seal a move to Liverpool over Manchester United this summer, acting as a boost.
Andy Robertson produced an excellent performance in the 3-1 win away to Wolves in the FA Cup fifth round last week, registering both a goal and an assist.
The 31-year-old is out of contract this summer, however, and isn’t the player he once was, so a new left-back could be paramount for Liverpool before next season.
Robinson is a player who has been linked with joining the Reds many times in the past, and it looks as though he remains a target for the reigning Premier League champions.
According to TEAMtalk, the American “wants to join Liverpool and play at Anfield” at the end of the season, instead of moving to rivals United.
The £25m-rated Robinson’s contract at Fulham expires in the summer of 2028, so they will be aware that they are running out of time to receive good money for his signature.
Is Antonee Robinson an ideal addition for Liverpool?
Robinson is clearly a top-level left-back, having racked up 149 appearances in the Premier League and won 50 caps for the USA, with Marco Silva also hailing him, saying:
“Two assists form a full-back at Anfield shows the quality that he has. I remember some seasons ago, even last season, many people were talking about his decision making, but already he’s the player from our team with more assists for sure. Being clear, what a performance from him. What a performance. Brilliant, unbelievable performance from him, and I told him at the end of the game that he has to be really proud.”
Robinson’s age is now working against him, however, with the 28-year-old turning 30 next year, so Liverpool may feel that a younger option makes more sense.
Injuries have also affected the Fulham man of late, which isn’t ideal, so while his quality is undeniable – his aforementioned two assists at Anfield in the past highlight that – there are too many question marks.
If Robinson did end up coming in for Robertson this summer, it wouldn’t be a bad thing by any means, but it is easy to see where it could go wrong further down the line.