Newcastle United transfer U-turn confirmed as medical underway
The former Manchester City defender has snubbed Newcastle United in favour of a move to Chelsea.
Tosin Adarabioyo is undergoing his medical at Chelsea after the West London club hijacked Newcastle United’s move for the out-of-contract defender.
As early as last week, the Magpies were clear frontrunners to sign the Fulham centre-back after tabling a contract offer. Indeed, Adarabioyo was understood be impressed by Eddie Howe and the club’s project.
However, Chelsea’s approach caused the move to stall. And over the weekend, the 26-year-old decided to accept the Blues’ offer. As per Sky Sports News, the 26-year-old is currently undergoing his medical and will pen a long-term deal.
With Sven Botman and Jamaal Lascelles sidelined until later this year with ACL injuries, Adarabioyo would have likely been a starter for Newcastle. At Chelsea though, he faces high competition from Axel Disasi, Benoit Badiashile, Trevoh Chalobah, Levi Colwill and Wesley Fofana.
However, Newcastle are expected to secure at least one free agent deal this summer with Lloyd Kelly set to join from AFC Bournemouth in the coming weeks.
The former England under-21s international, who can operate at centre-back or left-back, is well known to Eddie Howe after he signed him from Bristol City in 2019. He has appeared 141 times for the Cherries and was captain when they were promoted back to the Premier League in 2021-22.