Everton could benefit should a former Blue seal a move during the January transfer window.
Antonee Robinson has reportedly attracted the interest of clubs including Liverpool as he continues to excel at Fulham.
The left-back came through Everton’s academy before leaving for Wigan Athletic in 2019 as part of efforts to secure first-team football. Robinson recently signed a new deal at Fulham, but should interest develop into a move for the USA international, then Everton would be in line for some of the proceeds due to a sell-on clause.
Robinson developed through the ranks at Finch Farm but left after honest conversations with the Blues hierarchy. The 26-year-old has since reflected positively on those discussions, stating his appreciation for the clarity he received as he faced the prospect of having to compete with Leighton Baines and Lucas Digne for a spot in the first XI.
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Robinson initially moved on to Wigan before then signing for Fulham after the Latics entered administration. He has flourished at Craven Cottage, where he is a key first-team player under former Everton boss Marco Silva.
Those performances have led to claims that Liverpool could be interested in him as part of efforts to strengthen at the back. First-choice left-back Andy Robertson has been absent across recent months after suffering a shoulder injury that required surgery and back-up Kostas Tsimikas has since broken his collarbone.
The ECHO understands a move by Liverpool is unlikely to be in the pipeline this month but should any club attempt to prise him away from Fulham,
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