With the summer transfer window now just days from officially opening, Manchester United are putting their plans into action for a busy few months in the market.
The Red Devils have worked particularly hard to get ahead of their rivals in the race for midfielders, with Ederson already agreeing a deal to join the club from Atalanta.
Work is underway to sign Matues Fernandes from West Ham, while other targets from the middle of the park are also being considered for an important season that is just around the corner.
The midfield has been a key area of focus, but so too is left-back, where Man United have traditionally been light on options after several injury concerns for Luke Shaw over the years.
The defender has recovered well since, featuring plenty for the club last season, but the challenge escalates when the return to the Champions League is factored into the intense schedule of next campaign.
With that in mind, Newcastle star Lewis Hall has emerged as a target, but there is another Premier League ace who is now on Man United's radar to fill the left-back role.
Man United Want Antonee Robinson
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As Manchester United line up options to fill the left-back position for next season, they face a potentially hefty fee to land the heavily-linked Hall this summer.
That could see them pivot to Antonee Robinson instead, as Sky Sports reports that the Red Devils are showing interest in the USMNT international.
The 28-year-old has been a regular for Fulham in the Premier League since he made the switch from Wigan Athletic back in 2020, making over 200 appearances for the West London club.
Robinson's current contract at Craven Cottage runs until 2028, meaning some clubs may sense an opportunity to land a deal before he enters the final year of his contract.
The report claims that the defender is expected to attract interest this summer, though it's unclear whether he will be free to leave Fulham if an offer arrives.
Plenty could depend on the club's next head coach, with Marco Silva's exit at the end of his contract leaving the Cottagers in search of a new manager for the hot seat.
Either way, Man United could try their luck to land Robinson, who may see his stock rise even further during this summer.
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The World Cup is the sort of stage that allows perceptions to be shaped forever, and for Robinson, there is an opportunity to show just how good he really is.
The Fulham full-back will be on duty with the USMNT for their home World Cup, giving the chance to propel the nation forward to new heights in the biggest tournament ever.
Robinson has already been described as "world-class", but that may not be the perception held elsewhere of a relatively solid Premier League star.
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He has certainly shown his quality in the build-up to the tournament, scoring an incredible long-range effort for the USA against Germany in a pre-tournament friendly.
If he can perform to the top level that he is capable, then there is a chance that even more teams may be in the mix for the left-back this summer.
That could create quite the battle for Man United in the transfer market.