Chelsea Telikung Newcastle In The Competition For Defenders Fulham

Photo caption: Fulham Defender, Tosin Adarbioyo.(IG @tosinadarabioyo)

JAKARTA After overtaking Newcastle United in a race for tickets to European competition next season via the final standings of the 2023-2024 Premier League, Chelsea again annexed The Magpies in the fight for the signature of defender Fulham, Tosin Adarbioyo.

Despite being left behind by Thiago Silva, the Blues were supposed to still have a row of center-backs such as Axel Disasi, Benoit Badiashile, Levi Colwill, Trevoh Chalobah and Wesley Fofana.

However, Chelsea management intends to sell Chalobah in the summer, to increase revenue in an effort to escape the profits and sustainability rules implemented by the Premier League. It was this intention to launch Chalobah that made the Blues try to bring Adarbioyo.

Moreover, the 26-year-old can be obtained free of charge considering his contract ends with Fulham. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano revealed that Chelsea is only one step away from confirming the arrival of Adarbioyo, who has verbally approved a contract offer and a medical examination has been scheduled for next week.

Chelsea expect To Tosin Adarabioyo deal to be signed and sealed next week, after verbal agreement reached.

Toss believes Chelsea are offering the best project for his future, with Enzo Maresca also being a factor for his decision. pic.twitter.com/zchIQSKamz

- Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 2, 2024 The success of the Blues made Newcastle United have to bite their fingers. Because, the coach of The Magpies, Eddie Howe has been eyeing Adarbioyo for a long time and started to approach the player before Chelsea maneuvered.

Adarbioyo himself is familiar with playing for elite clubs because he is from the Manchester City academy and has made eight appearances. Last season, Adarbioyo made 20 appearances in the Premier League including when Fulham defeated Arsenal, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur.

While not necessarily the first choice with new coach Enzo Maresca, Tosin Adarbioyo will be one of the senior players in Chelsea's dressing room who is on average 23 years old.