Newcastle had been in talks with former Fulham defender Tosin Adarabioyo, but the defender chose to join Chelsea instead.

Tosin Adarabioyo, out of contract Fulham centre-back, has been signed by Chelsea as a replacement for the outgoing Thiago Silva. Newcastle boss Eddie Howe had wanted to land Tosin Adarabioyo too but the Magpies were beaten to the punch by Chelsea.

Fulham defender Tosin Adarabioyo has been confirmed to arrive at Chelsea on a free transfer.

Tosin Adarabioyo, long tracked by NUFC, has finally decided to join Chelsea.

Chelsea beat Newcastle to the signing of free agent Tosin Adarabioyo, who will join the Blues after his Fulham contract expires on June 30. Chelsea's offer of European football was a key reason why Tosin chose them over the Magpies.

Chelsea has signed a 4-year contract with English defender Tosin Adarabioyo, whose contract with Fulham has ended. After the transfer, the 26-year-old player, who made statements to the English team's official website, said, "Chelsea is a very big club and this is a turning point for me. I was born three kilometers away from Stamford Bridge and made my first professional match in this stadium. I'm very excited and eagerly waiting to help push the club in the direction we want to go." Adarabioyo, who made his first professional match on February 21, 2016, against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge with a Manchester City jersey, managed to play in 25 matches and score 2 goals last season with a Fulham jersey.

Tosin has signed a four-year contract with Chelsea and will arrive on a free transfer when his contract with Fulham officially expires at the end of June. He rejected several new contract offers at Craven Cottage before agreeing to the move.

Tosin Adarabioyo (26) has left Fulham and moved to Chelsea on a free transfer, signing a four-year contract. He is the first player to join Chelsea for the new season, and the first since Italian manager Enzo Maresca took over the club.

Tosin Adarabioyo, who had been with Fulham since 2020, is to move to Chelsea. The 26-year-old center-back was out of contract at Fulham, having played 78 Premier League matches since his arrival in 2020. His contract with Chelsea will begin on July 1 for a duration of 4 years.

Tosin Adarabioyo, former Fulham centre-back, joined Chelsea after his contract expired. He signed a four-year contract with the club. After signing for the Blues, Tosin stated that he was excited to help push the club in the direction they want to go.

Chelsea has announced the signing of Tosin Adarabioyo on a free transfer. The center-back's contract with Fulham ended on June 30th, and his former club recently confirmed that Tosin was one of the players who would not renew their commitment to the team. Upon becoming a free agent, several clubs showed interest in the player including Newcastle and Manchester United. However, the defender finally lands at Stamford Bridge as a free agent and signs for four seasons with the blues.

Tosin Adarabioyo is the first summer acquisition for Chelsea. He has signed a four-year contract that will begin on July 1, 2024. He has previously played for Manchester City, West Bromwich Albion, and Blackburn Rovers.

Chelsea have announced they have completed the signing of Tosin Adarabioyo from Fulham on a free transfer. The Blues have beaten off competition from Newcastle and Manchester United to land the 26-year-old centre-back, who arrives under the freedom of contract rules. Adarabioyo turned down a more lucrative offer from Newcastle to join his former Manchester City mentor Maresca at Stamford Bridge. Man Utd, meanwhile, made a late play for the defender but arrived too late to complete a successful hijack attempt. Adarabioyo has signed a four-year contract with Chelsea.

Tosin Adarabioyo's contract with Fulham ended, and he has now signed with Chelsea. He will be at Stamford Bridge for four seasons.

Chelsea has announced that central defender Tosin Adarabioyo will join the club for the 2024/25 season. The announcement did not specify the amount of the transfer or the duration of the player's contract.

Tosin Adarabioyo’s decision to join Chelsea was heavily influenced by his desire to remain in London despite suggestions that it was to do with earning a significantly higher wage. The 26-year-old was the subject of interest from Newcastle and Manchester United following his time at Fulham, but it was Chelsea who managed to beat others to the punch and land the player. Newcastle offered a basic wage of £130,000 per week to Adarabioyo, while Chelsea slightly edged them out with a £135,000 per week offer. However, the financial incentives were not the decisive factor for the defender and it was actually his commitment to staying in the capital that compelled his decision. Furthermore, the centre-back knows Enzo Maresca, the Blues’ new head coach, from their time at Manchester City, the club were Adarabioyo first started his career. His addition to the side marks the first transfer for the Italian during his tenure at the club. Adarabioyo had a medical at Chelsea on Tuesday and the Blues are expected to complete the formalities of the seal in the coming days. However, their move is seen as a huge blow to Newcastle, who had put in the legwork to secure his signature as a free agent.

Manchester United attempted to sign Tosin Adarabioyo after his departure from Fulham, but failed to prevent the centre-back from moving to Chelsea. The Blues are yet to confirm Tosin's arrival but the 26-year-old has already passed a medical to become the first signing of the Enzo Maresca era. However, United had expressed their interest in the free agent months ago, but faced competition from Newcastle United, who were close to penning a deal before Chelsea swooped in. It is reported that United made a formal contract offer to Tosin at the weekend but discovered that the defender had already agreed to join Chelsea. It's expected that Tosin will be announced as a Chelsea player this week after his departure from Fulham was formally confirmed.

Chelsea are preparing to bolster their defensive line with the signing of Tosin Adarabioyo. He will somewhat fill the void left behind by Thiago Silva's summer departure.

Tosin Adarabioyo's proposed move to Chelsea is edging closer after the defender was included in Fulham's released list. The 26-year-old is one of 11 players confirmed by the Cottagers that will be departing this summer ahead of next season. Adarabioyo is set to link up with Chelsea on a free transfer later this summer. He instead has agreed to join the club's rivals Chelsea to become one of Enzo Maresca's first signings.

Tosin Adarabioyo (born 1997, former Manchester City player) is released on a free transfer from Fulham and moves to Chelsea.

Chelsea are poised to make Fulham centre-back Tosin Adarabioyo their first signing of the Maresca era. The west Londoners swooped under the noses of several Premier League rivals to bring in the towering defender on a free transfer.

Tosin Adarabioyo is set to arrive at the club on a free transfer this week shortly after Maresca’s appointment is made official.

Chelsea is finalizing the transfer of Tosin Adarabioyo, who is free of any contract. Initially close to Newcastle, the Fulham defender prefers to join Chelsea.

Chelsea are confident of beating Newcastle to the signing of the Fulham centre-back Tosin Adarabioyo on a free transfer.

Chelsea has identified Tosin Adarabioyo, a defender from Fulham, as a perfect replacement for Thiago Silva. The club is close to signing Adarabioyo, to the point that he will undergo a medical examination next week and sign a long-term contract.

Tosin Adarabioyo (26 years old) is close to being a reality. The center of Fulham ends the contract at the end of the month and, despite having almost made his arrival at Newcastle, seems to have changed his mind after getting in the middle of Chelsea and improving the offer.

Tosin Adarabioyo, who was in the sights of Milan, Newcastle, and especially Manchester United, has not renewed his contract with Fulham and has decided to start a new adventure in one of the Premier League's top clubs. He will undergo a medical examination during the next week and sign a long-term contract.

Chelsea are close to finalising a deal to sign centre-back Tosin Adarabioyo on a free transfer as he approaches the end of his contract with Fulham. He had been in talks with Newcastle United before Chelsea offered a contract. Chelsea is hopeful of adding Tosin to their current crop.

Chelsea is very close to signing Tosin Adarabioyo, a centre-back currently at Fulham. The 26-year-old defender was also being coveted by Newcastle, but according to British sports radio station TalkSPORT, the blues are indeed in the final phase of the agreement.

Tosin Adarabioyo, a Fulham defender, has agreed to join Chelsea, preferring them to Newcastle. The player was also of interest to Milan, but they decided not to pursue him. This comes after his 4-year stint at Fulham ended without a contract renewal. Adarabioyo is 26 years old and is seen as a quality player, particularly attractive because he could be acquired for free (parametro zero).

Chelsea are closing in on a deal to sign Tosin Adarabioyo, according to Fabrizio Romano. The Fulham defender has become one of the Premier League's most in-demand players due to being out of contract this summer. The 26-year-old had no intention of extending his stay at Craven Cottage and sides in England and abroad have been battling for his signature for months. Chelsea are in the market for a replacement for Thiago Silva and it appears that they have found their man. However, despite Chelsea making very good progress in recent days, Romano still made sure to urge caution. Though a deal is close, it is not yet officially wrapped up and Newcastle are still trying to interfere.

Chelsea's new manager has targeted 26-year-old defender Tosin Adarabioyo, whose contract with Fulham expires on June 30th. Chelsea could get him without a transfer fee. However, Newcastle United is also interested in him.

Tosin Adarabioyo will not renew his contract with Fulham and will be free to move elsewhere at zero cost during the summer. Chelsea has shown interest and made an offer to the player, identifying him as a possible successor to Thiago Silva.

Chelsea are attempting to hijack Newcastle United's pursuit of Fulham defender Tosin Adarabioyo.

Chelsea has shown interest in signing Tosin Adarabioyo, who will be a free agent at the end of June.

Tosin Adarabioyo is concerned about the lack of visibility in the defender position at Chelsea.

Chelsea have become renowned for their big spending under Todd Boehly, yet Fabrizio Romano has revealed that the Blues are targeting a summer move for a free agent. Romano claims that Tosin Adarabioyo is wanted by the Blues, with data analytics experts SciSports proving that the 26-year-old, who was once on the book of Manchester City, could be a wise signing for the Stamford Bridge club. Adarabioyo is out of contract at Fulham after signing for the Premier League side in 2020 for a fee of just €1.65 million (£1.5m). He has since gone on to play 78 Premier League matches for the Cottagers and is now seen as a potential solution to Chelsea's central defensive woes. Chelsea also called to be informed on Adarabioyo a few weeks ago but there's nothing advanced and no proposal from them at this stage. Still, the defender will be leaving Fulham as a free agent, so it's not surprising to see interest from multiple clubs.