Bryan Mbeumo heaps praise on Fulham star linked with £25m Man Utd transfer

Fulham could struggle to keep hold of their talented full-back this summer amid interest from Man Utd and Aston Villa.

Manchester United forward Bryan Mbeumo has named Fulham full-back Antonee Robinson as the hardest defender to face in the Premier League, shortly followed by another Cottagers man.

Bryan Mbeumo hates playing two Fulham defenders. | Getty Images

placeholder image — Bryan Mbeumo hates playing two Fulham defenders. | Getty Images

The Red Devils star was speaking on the Zack en Route Libre podcast and was asked which two defenders had impressed him the most. The pick of Robinson comes just a week after the latest reports suggesting that Manchester United could make a move to sign the player.

There were claims that both Manchester United and Aston Villa could compete over a summer move for Robinson. The player is under contract at Craven Cottage until 2028 but could be keen on the chance to play Champions League football - something both those sides are competing to be able to offer.

Bryan Mbeumo gives stamp of approval to Fulham defender Antonee Robinson

Speaking to the podcast, Mbeumo recalled facing Robinson when he was with Brentford in the Championship. He said: “One that people won’t think is Robinson at Fulham. This guy, I used to play him all the time when he was at Wigan in the Championship.

“When he had just arrived in England he was the American prototype - athletic, runs super fast but not really, really good. He’s impressed hugely. I’m so happy to see his progression because he started like me, a bit lower, and is now at Fulham. I really like this full-back. He’s strong, quick and now great with his feet. He’s really difficult.”

The next player Mbeumo named is also impressing at Fulham. He continued: “Another is Calvin Bassey. He’s twice my body! It’s crazy. He runs so quickly as well. It’s not cool playing against him.”

Speaking via Marca in 2024, Robinson had hinted that he would be open for an exit, should Fulham green light a transfer. He said: “I'm very happy here. The fact that there is interest from other teams is great. Obviously, it all comes down to whether someone wants me enough to pay what Fulham would ask. So, if the club sees it as a good idea, I would leave.”

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