Transfer roundup: Robinson becomes Fulham's first signing since promotion

Fulham have made their first signing since winning promotion to the Premier League, buying Antonee Robinson from Wigan Athletic for £1.9m.

Robinson, who has impressed at left-back for Wigan, was a target for several Premier League clubs. West Ham scouted him at the end of last season and the USA defender was close to joining Sheffield United until Fulham, who earned an instant return to the top flight after beating Brentford in the Championship play-off final, came in for him.

The 23-year-old is highly rated and was on the verge of joining Milan for £6m during the January transfer window before the deal was called off after an irregular heartbeat was detected during his medical. However interest in Robinson has not died down and the left-back, who came through Everton’s academy, was available for a reduced fee this summer because of Wigan’s financial difficulties.

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“I’m made-up to be a Fulham player,” Robinson said. “I was really excited to get down here and get everything signed. When the lads get back in here, I can’t wait to get going. I heard a few days ago that [the manager] Scott Parker was interested in me and wanted to speak to me personally. Fulham play a really nice style of football and I can see myself fitting in perfectly.”

Fulham are also keen to complete an £8m deal for the Southampton midfielder Harrison Reed, who spent last season on loan at Craven Cottage, and are interested in the Bournemouth striker Callum Wilson.

Danny Loader has completed his move to Porto after leaving Reading. The England Under-20 forward will join up with the Portuguese club’s reserve side having previously been the subject of interest from Crystal Palace and Leeds.