Newcastle United could be dealt a blow in their pursuit of Antonee Robinson as the full-back could sign a new deal at Fulham.
According to Football Insider, Newcastle United may have to abandon their pursuit of Antonee Robinson. The 25-year-old defender could sign a new deal at Fulham amid heavy interest from Premier League rivals, as the magpies could revisit their interest in alternatives.
Fulham hopes to keep Antonee Robinson for the long-term future, as the full-back was linked with a move away. The 25-year-old defender was a key part of Marco Silva’s side last season and performed admirably to earn rave reviews.
However, those displays have also earned him a reputation for being one of the brightest talents in his position. That has drawn the interest of Manchester City and other teams, including Newcastle United. The Premier League champions only pondered making a move but did not seem very serious about signing him.
On the other hand, Newcastle United was keen on signing a new left-back to bring competition to Dan Burn. Kieran Tierney was their primary target heading into this window, but owing to Arsenal’s asking price, they have explored other options.
Those include Robinson, but Fulham asked for £35 million to allow the 25-year-old defender to depart from Craven Cottage. Fulham has always demanded a high price to prevent rivals from pursuing the defender.
Newcastle United were dealt a fresh blow in their efforts to sign Robinson, as the full-back is now ready to sign a new deal at Fulham. It could force Eddie Howe to reignite an interest in previous targets, including Tierney, as Arsenal are open to selling.
The Gunners would demand a significant price like Fulham for Tierney. Newcastle may appear secured in the position with Dan Burn, but he would need a good competitor as the Magpies embark on a Champions League journey.
As for Robinson, he could look to continue his career at Craven Cottage, where he remains a sure starter under Silva. Newcastle certainly could offer him Champions League football, but the idea of playing regularly might have dominated the decision to pen new terms.
