In the midst of a left-back crisis, Liverpool have reportedly made contact with Fulham to explore the possibility of securing Antonee Robinson in a January deal, according to recent reports. The Reds find themselves without their two senior left-back options, with Andy Robertson recovering from shoulder surgery and Kostas Tsimikas nursing a broken collarbone sustained in the clash against Arsenal on December 23.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp acknowledged the challenging situation, emphasizing the uncertainty surrounding Joe Gomez’s ability to fill the left-back role for an extended period. Speaking ahead of the Boxing Day victory over Burnley, Klopp expressed the need for a solution given the prolonged absence of both Robertson and Tsimikas.
Liverpool keen on signing Antonee Robinson as Robertson’s short-term replacement
Reports suggest that Liverpool, recognizing the urgency of the situation, have reached out to Fulham to discuss a potential January move for 26-year-old left-back Robinson. Despite Robinson’s recent five-year contract extension with Fulham, the USA international is said to be open to the prospect of joining Liverpool.
The details of a potential transfer fee remain undisclosed, but Liverpool are actively working to strike an agreement with Fulham, aiming to bolster their defensive options for the remainder of the season.
Robinson, hailing from Milton Keynes, began his football journey in Liverpool’s academy and was named Under-18s Player of the Season in 2015. However, he never made a senior appearance for the Reds’ city rivals. In the current 2023/24 season, Robinson has contributed three assists in 18 appearances under the management of Marco Silva.
As Liverpool explores options for immediate reinforcement, there are also considerations about recalling Owen Beck from his loan spell at Dundee to provide additional left-back choices in the short term.
The report suggests that academy talents Luke Chambers and Calum Scanlon are already within Klopp’s selection pool, having made their senior debuts for Liverpool in the Europa League earlier in the season. Liverpool’s proactive approach reflects their commitment to addressing the pressing defensive concerns and maintaining competitiveness in the ongoing campaign.