Inter Milan are preparing a £20m offer for Antonee Robinson after watching the Fulham full back in action for the United States of America at the World Cup, according to the Sun.

The 25 year-old, who has been in fine form for Marco Silva’s side as the Whites have surprised everyone with some strong performances on their return to the Premier League this season, caught the eye as the States arguably had the better of Friday night’s goalless draw with England. Robinson, whose defensive discipline has improved this term, kept Bukayo Saka – scorer of two goals against Iran on Monday – quiet and looked dangerous going forward.

The irony of Robinson interesting Inter when he was only denied what he described as a dream move to their bitter city rivals AC Milan when a medical detected a heart murmur two years will not be lost on anybody. The Milton-Keynes born man moved to Fulham for around £2m after Wigan were relegated from the Championship and has made 82 appearances in two and a half seasons at Craven Cottage, scoring a single goal.

Robinson, who is firmly established as Silva’s first choice left back these days, had previously been heavily linked with a move to Manchester City. Inter are targeting defensive upgrades during the winter transfer window with Simone Inzaghi’s sitting eleven points behind Serie A leaders Napoli in fifth place. The former Everton trainee, who has won thirty senior caps for the States, is under contract at Fulham until June 2024. Alan Nixon’s piece in the Sun suggests that Fulham would be looking for around £15m to £20m for Robinson’s services, but the Fulham hierarchy are reluctant to sell one of their key players.