Manchester United eyes Fulham’s Antonee Robinson as a budget-friendly left-back solution

Manchester United appears to be shopping in the value aisle. The club has added Fulham left-back Antonee Robinson to its summer transfer shortlist, viewing the 28-year-old American international as a significantly cheaper path to solving its defensive needs compared to the alternatives on the market. Robinson’s estimated price tag sits around £28 million. That’s roughly half the £50 million valuation attached to Newcastle’s Lewis Hall, the other name United has been circling. The numbers behind the interest Robinson joined Fulham from Wigan back in August 2020 for a fee of £2 million. If Fulham secures anything close to the reported £28 million asking price, that’s a 14x return on their initial investment. The USMNT regular has a contract with Fulham that runs through 2028/2029, which gives the west London club solid leverage in any negotiation. Robinson himself has publicly stated he’s happy at Craven Cottage. But he’s also said he’d be open to a move if the right offer comes along, one that meets Fulham’s expectations. As of early August 2026, the situation remains firmly in the “monitoring phase.” No formal bids, no advanced talks. Just two clubs quietly sizing each other up acr...