Tosin Adarabioyo: Tottenham Hotspur Leading Race to Secure Nigerian Defender's Signature

• Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly leading the race to sign Tosin Adarabioyo
• Newcastle United are also interested in the services of the Nigerian defender
• The 26-year-old Fulham centre-back will become a free agent in the summer

Tottenham Hotspur currently hold a favourable position in the competition to secure the signature of Tosin Adarabioyo.

This is according to transfer market specialist, Ben Jacobs, who suggests that the Nigerian-born defender's preference to stay in London for the upcoming season.

Adarabioyo's contract with Fulham expires this summer, attracting attention from multiple clubs eager to acquire his services.

Other suitors are Premier League giants, Manchester United, and Liverpool, both of which seek defensive reinforcements for the upcoming transfer window.

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As reported by GiveMeSport, Newcastle have also expressed interest in the 26-year-old.

Beyond England, AC Milan is contemplating a move for the Manchester City Academy graduate, though facing a formidable challenge in competing with English clubs.

Fulham is actively pursuing an extension for Adarabioyo, a player earning £40,000 weekly, to prevent his departure on a free transfer, emphasizing his importance to the team.

Amid uncertainties about Adarabioyo's future, Jacobs highlights the ongoing negotiations and the player's reported contentment in London, underscoring Fulham's determination to retain him.

"We don't know yet where Adarabioyo's head lies. I've always been told that he's quite happy in London, and Fulham will push to get him to extend. So that one's not a given, and there's not yet any indication whether he would pick Newcastle should an offer arrive." Jacobs stated, as reported by All Nigeria Soccer.

This situation appears to grant Tottenham an advantageous position in securing the talented center-back's services, although Fulham remain hopeful of retaining him.

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Liverpool are one of the clubs also reportedly weighing up an approach for Adarabioyo ahead of the summer transfer window.

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His birthplace is Manchester, England, born on September 24, 1997.

He rose to prominence as a defender for Manchester City in the Premier League.