'It's just a story in the paper' - USMNT left back Antonee Robinson addresses Liverpool transfer speculation as talk of Fulham summer exit heats up

Antonee Robinson insisted that a move away from Fulham isn't on his mind, despite speculation that he could leave the club this summer. Robinson has been a standout for Fulham this season in their unlikely European push, and has been named among the best full backs in the Premier League.

There have been long-term links with Liverpool, while Manchester United are among reported contenders for his signature.

Robinson, 27, has been a journeyman for most of his footballing career, but has settled under Marco Silva at Fulham. His 10 Premier League assists this season has him within touching distance of the 13 set by Trent Alexander-Arnold in the 2019-20 campaign.

Robinson addressed his future in an interview with ESPN: "I've been in the game long enough now to kind of know you have to block out the outside noise and things like that because I've been on the end of it when I've not been playing well. I saw criticism when I was younger, seeing people doubting me and things.

"So I know that there's two sides to the coin. You just have to take everything with a grain of salt. You have to believe in yourself and when things are going bad, focus on yourself, and when things are going good, focus on keeping going.

"So, transfer rumors and stuff like that, I try not to look at. Especially like with the Liverpool one - all my friends and family are from Liverpool, so it's more of them messaging me than me seeing newspaper stuff. And I have to say, 'Look, it's just, just a story in the paper and anyone who's doing well is going to get linked to a team.' "

The left back was named in the USMNT squad for their upcoming Nations League finals fixture against Panama on March 20. Before that, he is set to feature for Fulham as they host struggling Tottenham on Sunday.