Fulham defender Tosin Adarabioyo is one of many Nigeria-eligible players on the road to a transfer out of their various clubs.
With Chelsea having identified him as a major defensive target, Newcastle have also emerged in the race for the 24-year-old central defender.
Adarabioyo is set to be a free agent when his contract expires with ‘The Cottagers’.
Newcastle have been largely plagued by injuries to key defenders like Botman and Lascelles and a need to reshuffle and add more legs in that position.
For Chelsea, there is a less similar situation with a lot of defenders, but also injury-troubled. With the exit of defensive stalwart Thiago Silva, there is also a need for his replacement.
Top Transfer Expert Fabrizio Romano has claimed Newcastle are the current favourites for the player.
“First of all it’s an open situation. I still see Newcastle as favourites because Newcastle started to work on this deal in March. For Tosin there are still discussions ongoing, but I see Newcastle as favourites,” he said.
“Interest from Chelsea has been there since the final week of March, Chelsea are well informed on Tosin.
“I’m not aware of anything advanced with Chelsea. I’m not sure anything is decided with Chelsea, I think the situation is still quite open with Newcastle pushing to make it happen.”
Either ways, Tosin will remain in England as he looks to continue his impressive career in the Premier League.
By Aboluwade God’s Treasure AGT
