Liverpool have entered the race to sign Fulham star Antonee Robinson ahead of Manchester United this summer, according to Sports Boom.
The Reds had a record-breaking summer window last year, which included the arrival of Bournemouth left-back Milos Kerkez to Anfield, but they have disappointed this season in the Premier League and currently sit sixth in the table, pushing to qualify for the Champions League via their league finish despite being the reigning champions.
There are now expected to be even more changes to squad personnel in the upcoming summer window, and Robinson is once again someone who is being looked at closely.
Liverpool Eyeing Antonee Robinson
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Robinson, who has been described as one of the best left-backs in the Premier League, has been a regular for Fulham in recent years and has shone under Marco Silva.
This season the American has struggled with injury issues, but he has still impressed when he has played as the Cottagers push for a European place, and that has attracted the interest of several clubs, including Liverpool and Man Utd.
But it has now emerged that the 28-year-old would prioritise a move to Anfield over Old Trafford, and that is a major boost to the club as they begin plans for the new season and upcoming transfer window.
A new left-back is likely to be necessary despite Kerkez's arrival last summer as veteran defender Andy Robertson is expected to leave when his contract expires at the end of the season.
Robinson would provide great box-to-box energy on the left while he is tactically flexible and experienced. Liverpool now know that they have the advantage in any potential deal, and that could see them make a move to get a deal done.
New-Look Defence Incoming at Anfield
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Liverpool are planning an overhaul of their defence, with young centre-back Jeremy Jacquet already completing a £60m deal to join from Rennes.
With Robertson leaving, there is also concern over the futures of Ibrahima Konate and Joe Gomez, who have both been heavily linked with moves away, and that would require more expenditure to replace them and ensure that the team is still of an adequate level.
There could be a new manager coming in too, with Arne Slot's future unclear, and that could also see changes of personnel on the agenda.
GIVEMESPORT asked ChatGPT what the Liverpool defence could look like next season amid all the links and changes, and this was its response:
Back four: Conor Bradley (RB), Ibrahima Konaté (RCB), Virgil van Dijk (LCB), Antonee Robinson (LB).
Depth: Milos Kerkez (LB rotation), Jarell Quansah (CB), Joe Gomez (RB/CB).
Possible exits: Andrew Robertson, Kostas Tsimikas.
Impact: Faster full-backs, stronger defensive recovery, long-term left-back transition for Liverpool F.C..
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