West Ham United could push to sign Tosin Adarabioyo on a free transfer ahead of the summer, with the defender set to leave Fulham.
According to Give Me Sport, West Ham United are making their presence felt in the race for Tosin Adarabioyo. The 26-year-old defender will leave Fulham on a free transfer in the summer, as a host of clubs, including the Hammers, as he’s seen as a valuable addition.
West Ham are keen on Tosin Adarabioyo
Fulham have tried their best to fend off the interest of other clubs in Tosin Adarabioyo since last summer, but their quest will end when the season ends. There were reports that the Cottagers wanted to block any move for the 26-year-old defender in January, which they may have done as Tottenham had an interest in it then.
Spurs went on to sign Radu Dragusin from Genoa but continue to hold an interest in Adarabioyo ahead of the summer, with the 26-year-old defender available on a free transfer. The centre-back reportedly rejected the idea of a new deal at Craven Cottage and informed Fulham of his desire to leave on a Bosman move.
West Ham were among the teams interested in the defender, and have now started thinking more towards bringing the 26-year-old defender in the summer. The Hammers are expected to enter the transfer market for a new centre-back as the club are keen to make some changes to their backline.
Adarabioyo could have joined another club in January, but Fulham stayed optimistic about convincing him of a new deal at the club. Other bigger sides like Liverpool are also keen on the defender. However, after an impressive season under Marco Silva, he could look at reasonable offers on his table once his £40,000-a-week deal with Fulham ends in the summer.
Where will Tosin Adarabioyo fit at West Ham?
West Ham have a few problems at the back, with the future of Angelo Ogbonna and Nayef Aguerd in some doubt ahead of the summer window. Adarabioyo could become a replacement for at least one of those, and his potential acquisition on a free deal could boost the Hammers’ finances.
A Bosman move could maybe help them sign another centre-back.The problem for West Ham would come from rival interests, as many of those could guarantee the 26-year-old defender European football.
