Chelsea are closing in on a deal to sign defender Tosin Adarabioyo, with negotiations reportedly in the final stages.
Newcastle United have been working on signing Adarabioyo for weeks, but Chelsea have now emerged as the clear favorites to secure his signature.
The West London club is proceeding cautiously with the transfer until it is officially sealed, but sources indicate that Adarabioyo is poised to become Enzo Maresca’s first signing as Chelsea’s new head coach, if all goes according to plan.
Adarabioyo, a 25-year-old center-back, has been a target for several Premier League clubs this summer after impressing with Fulham last season. His potential move to Stamford Bridge would bolster Chelsea’s defensive options as they look to bounce back from a disappointing 2022-23 campaign.
The club’s supporters will be eager for an official announcement confirming Adarabioyo’s arrival in the coming days or weeks, as Chelsea aim to get their summer transfer business underway under new manager Maresca.