Fulham's Antonee Robinson in action with Brighton & Hove Albion's Solly March
Newcastle United have reportedly made Fulham left-back Antonee Robinson their ‘top target’ this summer.
The Lowdown: Standout performer
Robinson has been a standout performer in a Fulham side looking to push for European qualification after just being promoted from the Championship last season.
The left-back won six of his duels in the 1-0 win away at Brighton and Hove Albion in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon, and also completed a team-high three successful dribbles, as well as three clearances, one tackle, one key pass and two accurate crosses (SofaScore).
He also impressed at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar with the USA, where ESPN journalist Luis Miguel Echegaray hailed him as ‘magnificent‘.
The Latest: Top target
As per Football Insider, Newcastle have made Robinson their ‘top target’ as they look to bring in a new left-back this summer.
Magpies scouts have watched him regularly this campaign, and have given ‘rave reviews’ over his performances.
Eddie Howe wants to sign an attack-minded left-back with ‘more pace’, and Robinson fits the bill, but they will face competition from Manchester City, AC Milan and Inter Milan for his signature.
The Verdict: Get it done
Although Dan Burn has been filling in well at left-back this term, he is primarily a central defender, and with Matt Targett out of favour, the St. James’ Park outfit should be looking for a player to come in and make the position his own.
Robinson is certainly capable of doing that, having played in every Premier League game for Fulham when he has been available, and at 25 years of age, he could be a starter in the North East for the next few years.
Incidentally, he shares the same agent as Howe, which could make a deal easier to do come the summer, providing that they can come up with the right price.
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