Inter Milan chief Piero Ausilio is set to watch Fulham’s Antonee Robinson at the World Cup as he looks to bolster his side’s full-back options.
That’s according to Tuttosport, relayed by FC Inter 1908, who cover the director’s trip to Qatar today and the plan to watch the Fulham man and several others.
They explain Inter’s focus is on left and right backs in January and Ausilio plans to have a ‘matchday binge’ during his time in Qatar to scout potential players.
He is particularly focused on the left flank, particularly with a view to the summer when Robin Gosens could be on his way out. This could be sped up in January if a big offer arrives.
The sporting director is expected to be in the stands on Wednesday to watch Borna Sosa in Croatia’s opener against Morocco but then on Monday he will be in attendance to watch the United States vs Wales.
That will be to watch Fulham defender Antonee Robinson, who ‘fits the identikit’ the club are looking at and was in AC Milan’s sights in the past.
The 25-year-old has been a first-team regular for Marco Silva’s side this season and his contract, which expires in 2024 and is yet to be renewed, ‘makes him a market opportunity’.
If he were to not extend his deal at Craven Cottage he would enter next summer in the last year of his deal, meaning Fulham would be forced to sell to avoid losing him on a free from January 2024 when he would be free to negotiate a free transfer for the following summer.
Inter are interested either way and it seems Ausilio will be in attendance to watch him at the World Cup and keep track of his performances during the USA’s time in Qatar after that.
