Sources: Fulham well placed to agree deal for Newcastle-wanted Antonee Robinson
Fulham are in a “very good position” to tie Newcastle target Antonee Robinson down to a new contract, sources have told Football Insider.
Talks are ongoing but it is believed negotiations are heading in a positive direction.
Football Insider revealed on 18 February that Robinson, 25, is the top target for Newcastle as they plot a new left-back signing this summer.
Magpies scouts have regularly watched the Fulham star in action this season and have delivered rave reviews on his performances.
Man City are also long-term admirers of the United States international, while both Milan sides are among a number of clubs monitoring his situation.
Robinson’s current deal has less than 18 months to run.
Sources with knowledge of Robinson’s situation have revealed that Fulham are “working really hard” to secure him to a new deal as they plan for another season in the Premier League.
The Cottagers are already turning attention to their summer business after a successful first season back in the top flight.
Marco Silva’s side sit sixth in the Premier League and are in the hunt for European qualification this season.
Speaking on Sky Sports before the draw against Wolves on Friday (24 February), former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher insisted Robinson should be playing Champions League football.
The Milton Keynes-born talent has been a fixture in the Fulham side this term – missing only three Premier League games.
The left-back also starred for the US at the World Cup in Qatar last year (2022), playing every minute before they were knocked out by the Netherlands in the Round of 16.
Fulham face Leeds United in the FA Cup fifth round on Tuesday night (28 February).
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