Everton must now be kicking themselves as Man United plot £40m move for player Toffees sold for £2m - opinion
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Everton have lost some fantastic footballers over the years – with several swapping Merseyside for Manchester United.
The Toffees have previously watched the likes of Wayne Rooney, Romelu Lukaku and Marouane Fellaini leave Goodison Park for Old Trafford, although Everton were at least compensated well for these departures.
- Wayne Rooney – £25.6m
- Romelu Lukaku – £75m
- Marouane Fellaini – £27.5m
However, there is a player Everton sold for peanuts back in 2019 who could soon secure a £40m switch to Old Trafford, as Manchester United show interest.
Manchester United eye £40m move for Everton outcast Antonee Robinson
A story from Give Me Sport now claims that Manchester United are keen to sign Antonee Robinson from Fulham – with the Cottagers demanding £40m.
It is believed that the Red Devils are planning to speed up their pursuit of the United States international as Luke Shaw continues to struggle with injuries, and also to fend off competition from Premier League rivals.
Liverpool are also keen to sign Robinson – to give an example of the calibre of competition Manchester United face.
Whatever happens with the left-back’s future, Everton will surely be kicking themselves at seeing how well the Fulham No.33 has developed since leaving Goodison Park in 2019.
Worse still, the Toffees sold Robinson for peanuts, as Wigan Athletic secured a bargain £2m deal back in July 2019.
At the time, Everton fans were furious to see Robinson depart, and they have since been justified.
Everton quickly realised Robinson mistake
Interestingly, Everton actually tried to bring Robinson – who is quicker than Kylian Mbappe – back before his move to Fulham in August 2020.
A story from The Sun claimed at the time that Marcel Brands told the 27-year-old that he wanted him to return to Goodison Park.
However, Robinson – who was never given a senior debut for Everton despite 27 appearances for the U21 side – ignored the offer, and opted to join Fulham.
Now, the man from Milton Keynes could move to an elite club, justifying his decision to reject a return to Everton.
