Liverpool wowed by Prem-leading USA star defender Antonee Robinson

A Fulham defender’s numbers have made a huge impression on Liverpool’s recruitment gurus

The Reds were tentatively linked with the United States international during January but no move materialised amid an injury crisis that robbed Jurgen Klopp of Andy Robertson and Kostas Tsimikas.

Liverpool’s recruitment team, though, have been left wowed by Robinson’s stats, according to Football Insider. Especially the fact that the 26-year-old is an interceptions machine – he’s currently on 58, which is 18 more than the second-highest interceptor. Robinson also ranks highly among Premier League full-backs for progressive carries, successful take-ons and progressive passes.

It was reported earlier in the week that the club were in ‘secret’ talks with Manchester United over a deal for the Denmark midfielder, who has lost in place in recent weeks following Kobbie Mainoo’s breakthrough and Casemiro’s return from injury.

But ESPN reckons those clandestine chats won’t result in an offer being made – yet. Galatasaray, however, will revisit the prospect in the summer when a formal offer for the 31-year-old is expected.

They could have competition. Metro suggests Brentford could move to bring Eriksen back to the club he left to join United in 2022. Part-exchange for Ivan Toney, perhaps?

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