Premier League heavyweights Liverpool are reportedly weighing up a Bosman move for 26-year-old Fulham defender Tosin Adarabioyo.
According to a report by Daily Mirror, Tosin Adarabioyo is the subject of interest from Liverpool. The Reds are in the market for a centre-back ahead of the summer transfer window. And they have set their sights on the 26-year-old Fulham defender, who will likely leave the West London club as a free agent at the end of the 2023/24 season.
The Tosin Adarabioyo Story
Tosin Adarabioyo has found a stable footing since joining Fulham from Manchester City in October 2020. A graduate of the Manchester City youth division, the Englishman could not establish a foothold in the first-team squad at the Etihad. But he has come leaps and bounds in the last three and a half years.
The 26-year-old has been a reliable performer for the West London club irrespective of whether they have played in the Premier League or the EFL Championship. He has turned out 122 times thus far for Fulham, chipping in with four goals and two assists. But Adarabioyo’s long-term future at the club level is uncertain.
Tosin Adarabioyo has entered the final six months of his contract with Fulham and will likely leave the West London club as a free agent in the summer transfer window. Meanwhile, the situation has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several well-known clubs, including Liverpool.
A Move Across the Premier League on the Cards?
The Reds want to sign a centre-back in the summer transfer window. Joel Matip is on the wrong side of 30 and approaching the final phase of his career. In addition, the Cameroonian defender has entered the last six months of his Liverpool contract. Meanwhile, Joe Gomez is not a dependable performer due to his long-term fitness issues.
Furthermore, Virgil van Dijk is also into his thirties and has recently cast doubt on his Liverpool future. So, it behoves the Merseyside club to invest in a centre-back to be a long-term solution at the heart of the defence. Tosin Adarabioyo has thus emerged as a viable target for Liverpool.
The 26-year-old’s impending status as a free agent makes him an appealing prospect for Liverpool. With the Premier League Sustainability Rules taking centre-stage, clubs must be more vigilant in the market. So, it will be interesting to see if a Bosman move sees the light of day for Liverpool and Adarabioyo.
