Spurs Eyeing Fulham’s Speedster Robinson
Tottenham seeks to reinforce defense with Premier League’s second-fastest.
**Tottenham Hotspur** is reportedly considering a move for **Antonee Robinson**, aiming to strengthen their defensive line with the speedy **Fulham** player, as they prepare for the upcoming season.
Tottenham’s Transfer Target: Antonee Robinson
According to **Sami Mokbel**, **Tottenham** has shown interest in **Antonee Robinson**. The journalist mentioned on Last Word on Spurs that while there are conflicting reports regarding the strength of this interest, the club is definitely somewhat keen on the defender.
“Yeah, I think it depends on who you speak to. I have heard that rumour. I’ve heard it pretty substantially, but if you speak to others, and I’m hedging my bets there. I’ve heard there is an interest in the player from Tottenham,”—Sami Mokbel, BBC Journalist
**Robinson** had a remarkable season with **Fulham**, providing 10 Premier League assists. Securing the defender could provide a significant boost to **Tottenham**’s defensive capabilities.
Robinson’s Speed a Key Factor
If **Tottenham** completes the signing of **Antonee Robinson**, they’ll be adding considerable pace to their defensive options. Recent data indicates a growing reliance on pace among defenders, with recovery speed being a crucial asset (Football Benchmark 2023).
**Micky van de Ven** is recognized as one of the league’s fastest players. According to stats from Squawka, **Antonee Robinson** ranks as the second-fastest defender in the Premier League.
Premier League’s Speed Demons
Here’s a look at the Premier League’s fastest defenders and their top speeds:
| Premier League’s fastest defenders | Top Speed (km/h) |
| 1. **Micky van de Ven** | 37.12 |
| 2. **Antonee Robinson** | 35.63 |
| 3. **Yerson Mosquera** | 35.32 |
| 4. **Destiny Udogie** | 35.31 |
| 5. **Tino Livramento** | 35.26 |
The potential arrival of **Robinson** could impact the future of **Destiny Udogie**, who is also among the league’s quickest defenders. **Tottenham** has a history of acquiring players from **Fulham**, and **Robinson** could be the next addition from the London club.