‘Depends how much the Hammers are willing to spend’ – West Ham linked with EFL player: The verdict

This article is part of Football League World’s ‘The Verdict’ series, which provides personal opinions from the FLW writers regarding the latest breaking news, teams, players, managers, potential signings and more…

Fulham defender Antonee Robinson is on West Ham United’s radar ahead of the summer, journalist Alex Crook has told GiveMeSport. 

The 24-year-old has been in outstanding form for Marco Silva’s side this term and it appears there is Premier League interest.

But would he be a good signing for West Ham? And is he ready for the top flight?

We quizzed our FLW writers for their thoughts…

Marcus Ally

It depends how much the Hammers are willing to spend and whether they would be able to offer the USA international European football next season.

Fulham are under no pressure to sell and will be intent on keeping a strong group together to achieve, what feels like, an overdue season of consolidation in the top-flight.

Aaron Cresswell and Arthur Masuaku’s best days appear to be behind them and with no other natural left back in the squad, Robinson would certainly be a good signing.

It seems unlikely that Fulham would sell this summer and the Hammers may have to look overseas.

Adam Jones

The United States international would actually face quite fierce competition for his spot with the likes of Aaron Creswell, Arthur Masuaku and Ben Johnson, with the latter able to operate on both the left and right.

However, the situation at the London Stadium could change in the summer so you could easily see him play a regular part in the Hammers’ first team.

The fact there’s also the possibility of European football to be involved with next season, with David Moyes potentially calling on some of his less regular starters to play in those