Manchester United have been struggling to find wingbacks to suit Ruben Amorim’s style with the left flank needing urgent reinforcements.
Diogo Dalot has been forced to play in that position even though the head coach has admitted that his compatriot is more suited to the right flank.
Luke Shaw remains injured and has missed over 25 games already this term and has been linked with an exit and it is unlikely he will be sticking around for much longer.
Tyrell Malacia has looked extremely poor since his return from long-term injury and that is why Amorim has asked INEOS for urgent help during the winter transfer window.
Left wingback needed
As per Givemesport, Antonee Robinson of Fulham has really caught the United coach’s eye, especially after his impressive performance for the Cottagers in their previous game against Bournemouth.
The American was deployed as a left wingback and he grabbed an assist and also made three key passes (via sofascore) as he bombed forward at will and defended with gusto.
However, the 27-year-old still has three and half years to go on his current deal and the London club will likely demand close to £40-50 million to let go of their defender termed as “one of the best full-backs in Europe“.
It will not be easy as the Red Devils reportedly do not have a huge war chest to work with in January while Liverpool and Chelsea are also monitoring the US international who became the only defender to provide 10 assists in 2024.
Robinson on fire
“Amorim is considering whether to try to win the race to sign Robinson, according to GMS sources, after a positional change to left wing-back in his current surroundings has resulted in there being renewed confidence that he would be able to shine in the preferred system at Manchester United.
“GMS sources have been told that Manchester United could face an uphill battle in their attempts to land Robinson as Liverpool and Chelsea have continued keeping an eye on his progress, having been alerted to him being tested as an inverted full-back at international level, while Fulham are desperate to keep him on board.”
Robinson has seven assists already this season and has started all league games for Marco Silva’s side, such is his importance to the team.
United are also monitoring other options like Bayern Munich’s Alphonso Davies, Milos Kerkez of Bournemouth, PSG’s Nuno Mendes while they also possess a buyback clause for Alvaro Fernandez of Benfica.
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Ayantan Chowdhury
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