Liverpool could have to pay as much as £50m to complete the signing of Fulham left-back Antonee Robinson next year, according to a new report.
It looks increasingly obvious that the Reds need to prioritise a new left-back at the end of the season, with Andy Robertson looking like a fading force.
That’s not to say that the Scot should be sold, by any means – a new contract could even make sense – but he needs to become more of a squad player moving forward.
Bournemouth ace Milos Kerkez has been linked with a move to Liverpool, being seen as a strong option to bring in as Robertson’s successor.
The 21-year-old has been a key player for an impressive Cherries side this season, starting all 16 of his team’s Premier League matches to date.
Fulham star Robinson is also an option, but according to Football Insider, a fee of £40-50m will be required to prise him away from Craven Cottage.
Our thoughts on Liverpool signing Robinson over Kerkez…
Robinson is an excellent player, with his performance against Liverpool showing what he would bring to Arne Slot’s team, registering two assists in the 2-2 draw, as well as doing a solid job up against Mohamed Salah.
The 27-year-old has impressed many whenever he has taken to the field for Fulham, including former BBC presenter Jermaine Jenas, who has said of him:
“Robinson was brilliant throughout the game I thought, along with Alex Iwobi. When Salah was quiet it was down to a lot of what Robinson did on the ball. It’s going to be one of those games where Fulham and Marco Silva look back and think ‘how has this happened.'”
For all Robinson’s quality, however, the fact that he turns 28 next summer, and is only three years younger than Robertson, means he wouldn’t represent a long-term option.
For that reason, Liverpool should be looking at 21-year-old Kerkez as the No.1 choice to come in and solve the Reds’ left-back issue for many years to come.
The Hungarian is already a polished Premier League footballer, but he also has so much more improving to do, and he could flourish under Slot, becoming a key part of his plans.
