Newly-promoted side Fulham have announced the signing of Antonee Robinson from Wigan Athletic.
Premier League Newboys Sign Former AC Milan Target Robinson
Defender Completes Move to Fulham
The Latics defender is, according to Paul Joyce of The Times, set to move for a fee of £1.9 million.
Having completed a medical, the Daily Mail claim the 23-year-old will sign a contract worth £45,000-a-week.
The USA international was a sole positive during Wigan Athletic’s relegation to League One.
Mostly played at left-back, the 23-year-old made 38 Championship appearances – scoring once and assisting once.
Robinson, a former Everton academy product, joined Wigan Athletic permanently last summer following a loan spell in Lancashire.
Sheffield United, Newcastle United and West Bromwich Albion have all been linked; however, it is Fulham who have got their man.
January Italy Move Fell Through
Robinson failed to complete a move to Italian giants AC Milan in January.
The USA international was expected to complete a £6 million move to the Italian side.
But a complication in the medical, a heart problem, ruled him out of the transfer.
The Verdict
In comparison to Fulham’s last set of preparations for the Premier League, boss Scott Parker is making a much more considered approach.
The Whites ended up splashing £100 million two seasons as they looked to remain in the top flight.
But the West London side overspent on several players who went on to underperform.
For Robinson, a move to Craven Cottage softens the blow of January’s failed move to Italy.
The young full-back had glimpses of a future playing alongside Zlatan Ibrahimovic, then he had an away trip to Burton Albion on his path.
Now, however, he has been given a lifeline by Scott Parker – the opportunity to play in the Premier League.
Joe Bryan is Parker’s preferred choice at left-back while Tim Ream, Steven Sessegnon, Denis Odoi and Cyrus Christie provide back-up options.
Ream and Odoi, however, are both over 30 and, therefore, Robinson may be regarded as a longer-term asset at Craven Cottage.
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