Manchester City are reportedly considering a January swoop for Fulham’s standout left-back Antonee Robinson as they aim to address their recent struggles and strengthen their defensive options.
Manchester City Eye January Move for Fulham’s Antonee Robinson
Pep Guardiola’s side, uncharacteristically off the pace this season, find themselves in an unfamiliar fifth position after their dramatic 2-1 defeat to Manchester United at the Etihad on Sunday.
Despite taking an early lead through Josko Gvardiol’s header, City were undone in the dying minutes as Bruno Fernandes and Amad Diallo turned the game on its head.
The defeat only underlined what has become a recurring concern for City this season – defensive vulnerability.
While Guardiola has rotated his backline due to injuries and inconsistent form, the left-back position remains an area of focus, and Robinson has emerged as a potential solution.
The 26-year-old Fulham defender has been a revelation this season under Marco Silva’s stewardship, delivering consistently solid performances.
Robinson, already renowned for his pace and defensive discipline, showcased his attacking abilities last weekend, providing two crucial assists in Fulham’s 2-2 draw with Liverpool at Anfield.
City’s scouting reports on Robinson have been overwhelmingly positive, with the US international’s energy, work rate, and ability to defend one-on-one situations making him an ideal fit for Guardiola’s system.
His reliability has also been notable; Robinson has played every single minute of Fulham’s Premier League campaign this season.
A move, however, will not come cheap. Fulham, well aware of Robinson’s importance, are expected to demand a fee of around £40 million for a player who remains contracted until 2028.
For City, though, such an investment could prove invaluable in their bid to reassert domestic dominance and reignite their title challenge.
With the January transfer window fast approaching, Robinson’s performances will undoubtedly continue to catch the eye of Europe’s elite.
For now, City fans will be hoping that a fresh face at left-back could provide the spark needed to get their campaign back on track.
