Utd and Liverpool tipped to vie for ‘superb’ £40m PL star who won his club’s POTY accolade in 23/24

Manchester United and Liverpool are seemingly on the hunt for a similar profile when it comes to potential fullback acquisitions.

Already, both clubs have been linked with Bournemouth’s 20-year-old Milos Kerkez, with Liverpool’s interest thought to stem from sporting director Richard Hughes, who brought the youngster to the Vitality Stadium during his Cherries tenure.

Now, the two arch-rivals have reportedly shortlisted £40 million-valued Antonee Robinson following a campaign in which he was named Fulham’s Player of the Year upon its culmination.

The ‘superb’ Milton Keynes-born defender, who represents the United States at international level, has consistently been a standout performer for the Cottagers, having already tallied two assists in five outings this season thus far. He was tied down to a long-term contract extension only last year, so is technically bound to the club until 2028. 

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Liverpool plot winter swoop for Robinson

That’s unless he or Fulham are able to be swayed with a lucrative offer, though, and judging by today’s report from TeamTalk, a proposal could be heading their way as soon as January.

Indeed, Liverpool are hoping to test the West London outfit’s resolve with a mid-season offer in hopes of beating United to his signature. Arne Slot and Co. are drawing up plans to find a suitable successor to fan-favourite Andy Robertson, while INEOS chiefs are aware that they cannot rely on Luke Shaw long-term due to his never-ending injury setbacks.