It’s no secret that Premier League club Chelsea are actively looking for centre-back options in the market. They have now identified Fulham defender Tosin Adarabioyo as a viable option to sign in the summer, as reported by Fabrizio Romano.
Tosin Adarabioyo is a typical Premier League defender
Tosin Adarabioyo has managed to establish himself ever since joining Fulham in 2020 from Manchester City. Over the past four years, he has worked hard to emerge as a reliable on the team sheet. He has done well for his current employers and proved his worth in the English league.
Adarabioyo stands 6ft 5in tall and is a dominant figure in aerial duels. He likes to time his tackles and interceptions to defuse any building attacks. He has good reach in tackles, allowing him to do well against pacy forwards.
The English defender has featured in 25 games this season, netting twice. He is averaging 1.2 shots, 1.3 interceptions, and 4.3 clearances per game (stats via whoscored). Having a City background means he is good at building attacks from the back.
Will Chelsea get Tosin Adarabioyo?
Veteran defender Thiago Silva has already announced his decision to part ways with Chelsea following the end of this season. Even Trevoh Chalobah‘s future at Stamford Bridge is uncertain after he came close to leaving the club at the start of the season.
Hence, the Blues are certain to invest in a centre-back in the summer transfer window. They find Tosin Adarabioyo’s profile interesting because of his qualities and experience of playing in the English league. In addition, the 26-year-old will come as a free agent.
The cost-effective signing will help Chelsea to invest in other areas, especially in a proper striker. However, they should make an aggressive move as Newcastle United are also keen on luring away Adarabioyo. It will be interesting to see how this chapter unfolds in the upcoming months.
