Adarabioyo, is close to agreeing personal terms with Chelsea after Fulham had rejected an initial £25 Million Bid.
Reports from several reputable sources indicate that the West London based-football club Chelsea is keen on signing Abdul-Nasir Tosin Adarabioyo an english star born to Nigerian parents. A defender with Fulham football club, the player’s contract with the club ends this month. Chelsea and Newcastle have been engaging in negotiations with the player’s representatives through his agents where he has been profiled to be a 26-year-old center-back. Casilini has attributed information by transfer expert Fabrizio Romano as having stated that the Blues have emerged favourites for the race and are almost close to signing a deal.
Chelsea as ‘Clear Favourites’
It was stated that with this sure and waiting for the last team to combine its bids, Romano claims the West London club are now the “clear favourites,” although a spokesperson for the club says it is still ‘‘Very careful until the deal is confirmed. This movement implies that Adarabioyo could presumably be the initial player who the soon-to-be Chelsea manager, Enzo Maresca’s team would sign.
Competition with Newcastle
According to the reports, Newcastle, which is under the stewardship of Eddie Howe, stands to lose out on the defender. This signing would definitely be one of the best for the blues given Hiddink’s interest in the former England youth international as a sureity in the team’s defense.
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El Maresca who is tipped to take up the job left vacant by Mauricio Pochettino has had cordial meetings with Chelsea all through the week. After a single campaign with Chelsea in the Premier League, Pochettino left the side along with the club sharing opinions regarding his exit.
Interest from Other Clubs
Adarabioyo is 6’3 tall and has spent the last 4 seasons at Fulham, in which he had made 22 appearances and scored two goals despite the team’s relegation this season. This has seen him potentially become a free-agent and drew attention of some teams such as the Manchester United.
Local Players Recruitment and Squad Enhancement
To add on this, Chelsea, who had shown interest in signing James Trafford of Burnley that Newcastle FC had targeted, is seeking to boost its home-grown players’ percentage. When seen from this perspective, Adarabioyo’s acquisition can be seen to be an excellent bargain for the club. There is likely going to be more stiff competition to secure a first-team roster position at Chelsea particularly noting that they are still planning to let go of Trevoh Chalobah for £25 million.
