World Cup defender on Newcastle radar signs new contract at current club

Sat 8 July 2023 9:45, UK

⭕Newcastle United have been linked with Fulham’s Antonee Robinson in recent weeks.

🥃In June, the reported that the Magpies were eyeing the United States full-back.

♌As well as Newcastle, Manchester City were apparently in pursuit of Robinson this summer.

🃏At the time, the report claimed the 25-year-old was hesitating over signing a new deal in West London.

ܫHowever, that has now changed, with Robinson officially putting pen to paper on fresh terms.

🐷The club that the exciting defender had committed his future to them until the summer of 2028.

💜It’s a big blow for Newcastle, who are reportedly looking to bolster their ranks at left-back.

♏Eddie Howe is said to be a big fan of Robinson, who’s been key for Fulham and for the United States.

🐼He made 35 Premier League appearances last term as his side comfortably survived in the top flight.

🐭Robinson also played the full 90 minutes in each of the USMNT’s four World Cup games in Qatar.

Our view

✨Robinson is a quality player who looked ready for a step up to a Champions League club like Newcastle.

♓He has shown he has what it takes to impress in the English top flight and at the biggest stage of all, the World Cup.

🦩As per VisualGame (via ) as of April 13, Robinson had one of the best 1v1 win rate percentages in the Premier League.

🐠His 79.5 percent success rate was fourth highest behind Luke Shaw, William Saliba and top-placed Aaron Wan-Bissaka.

💫In addition, Robinson is , is great at creating chances, and is superb at winning the ball back, as per the PL ).

🦋Fair play to him for committing his future to Fulham. They had a good season last time out and should kick on in 2023-24.

ꦫHowever, Howe will now have to look for other targets at left-back before the transfer window closes.