Manchester United’s move for Fulham centre-back Tosin Adarabioyo has stalled, giving Newcastle United a boost in their pursuit.
According to a report from HITC, Manchester United have started to plan for the upcoming summer transfer window, and they have their eyes set on Tosin Adarabioyo, who is all set to leave Fulham. While the Red Devils are keen on incorporating him into their squad, the talks have stalled amidst uncertainty over who their manager will be next season.
Adarabioyo has been a consistent performer for Fulham over the year. While things did not work out for him at Manchester City, the move to Craven Cottage has helped him make a name for himself in the English top flight.
While Fulham want to extend his stay at the club, the 26-year-old has no intentions of penning down a new deal and is all set to leave at the end of the season as a free agent. With the player available for free, multiple English clubs are keen on his signature.
Manchester United are one of the teams that are looking to reinforce their defence ahead of next season and feel Adarabioyo could be an ideal fit for the club. With Raphael Varane leaving and a few more of their senior defenders expected to be on the move, the Red Devils will have to make multiple signings to reinforce their backline. With the Fulham defender available for free it could be a great move for the Red Devils.
Talks between Manchester United and Adarabioyo have stalled
Manchester United’s new technical director Jason Wilcox, who was Adarabioyo’s youth coach at Manchester City, is the one holding talks on behalf of Manchester United. But, it seems the talks have reached a standstill because there is no clarity over who United’s manager will be next season.
Manchester United have had a disappointing season, and Erik ten Hag’s future at the club is uncertain. They have not made a decision yet, and it might depend on the team’s performance in the FA Cup final against Manchester City.
While Adarabioyo would love to play for United and is keen on the move to Old Trafford, the major issue is that he can’t commit to the club without knowing who their manager will be next season. The 26-year-old wants a clear idea of the role that he will have before he puts pen to paper.
Newcastle get a boost in their pursuit
With talks between the Fulham centre-back and Manchester United reaching a standstill, Newcastle United have been handed a major boost. The Magpies are looking to land the former City youth product to reinforce their defence.
With Sven Botman and Jamaal Lascelles both out injured and doubts over their availability from the start of next season, Newcastle United are looking at Adarabioyo to add depth to their ranks, and they are willing to offer him a starting role to lure him to the club.
