Chelsea offer Newcastle target Tosin Adarabioyo a contract as the Blues join the race for the defender… but Magpies remain favourites to sign the Fulham star on a free next month
- Chelsea are offering Fulham’s Tosin Adarabioyo a contract in a bid to land a defender
- Adarabioyo becomes a free agent next month and has been linked with a move
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Chelsea have offered Tosin Adarabioyo a contract, but Newcastle United remain hopeful of his signature.
The Fulham defender will become a free agent next month and discussions with his representatives have led to a deal with Newcastle.
As Mail Sport revealed, a number of clubs, including Manchester United, have shown interest in the 26-year-old and Chelsea had also made contact, but have now followed that up with an offer.
Adarabioyo has made 22 appearances for the Cottagers this season, scoring twice, and has spent the last four seasons with the West London club.
Chelsea, who also admire Newcastle goalkeeper James Trafford from Burnley, are looking to increase their own quota and Adarabioyo also represents excellent value.
Chelsea have offered Tosin Adarabioyo a contract. His contract with Fulham expires in June
Eddie Howe has made Adarabioyo a top target as Newcastle remain favorites to sign him
There would be more competition for a first-team place at Chelsea, although they are looking to sell Trevoh Chalobah for around £25m.
Newcastle are still considered favorites and are trying to push through a deal but are awaiting Adarabioyo’s final decision.
