Tosin Adarabioyo set to sign for Newcastle United after successful talks – Report | OneFootball

Back in June 2022, media reports claimed that Eddie Howe was set to sign Tosin Adarabioyo.

The then 24 year old central defender had helped Fulham to promotion and they had the third best defensive record in the second tier, conceding 43 goals in 46 games. Tosin Adarabioyo was available to start 43 of the 46 matches and started 41 of those 43, in the two games when he stayed on the subs bench Fulham conceded four goals both times – the only two times they did that season.

However, in July 2022 it was instead Sven Botman who arrived at St James’ Park in a £35m deal from Lille.

Tosin Adarabioyo made the EFL and PFA Team of the Year that Championship season and his performances at Fulham in the Premier League these last two seasons have found plenty of admirers, gaining a reputation for being a strong defender but also composed on the ball.

Now it is claimed, the 6ft 5in Tosin Adarabioyo could now finally be signing for Newcastle United.

He signed a three year deal at Fulham when moving from Manchester City in 2020 and then last summer, Fulham triggered the option of another season. However, the defender has shown no interest in signing a new deal and is set to be a free agent this summer, Fulham seemingly accepting the situation and looking to the future now. Having started the previous nine games, including the 1-0 defeat to Newcastle United, the centre-back was left out of the matchday squad for last weekend’s match against Palace and Fulham seemingly making clear he won’t be playing again for them, as they give other players time on the pitch.

In an exclusive today (Wednesday 1 May), The Northern Echo are reporting that Newcastle United have been in talks for a number of weeks with Tosin Adarabioyo and his representatives. Those talks understood to have progressed successfully and that Adarabioyo has been offered a long-term deal at St James’ Park worth more than £100,000-a-week.

The Northern Echo saying their information is that Newcastle United are now expected to sign the Fulham player, despite interest from the likes of Manchester United, Tottenham and West Ham.

Obviously the free agent status has helped allow Newcastle United to offer an attractive financial package and the report states that Eddie Howe and NUFC are keen to make it two free agent central defensive signings this summer, with the club also pursuing Lloyd Kelly.

Eddie Howe signed Kelly for £13m from Bristol City back in summer 2019 and now he is also available on a free transfer this summer.

Tosin Adarabioyo is right footed and Lloyd Kelly left footed, whilst aged 26 and 25 respectively, they fit in with the profile of players Eddie Howe signs, with their best years ahead of them.

With PSR pressures and no doubts other additional targets for other positions that Eddie Howe will want to pursue for next season, it would be a massive boost to bring in two Premier League experienced but still young centre-backs without having to pay any transfer fees.