Tosin Adarabioyo takes his medical to seal free transfer to Chelsea from Fulham, as new boss Enzo Maresca gets his man ahead of Newcastle

Tosin Adarabioyo has undergone a medical examination in the present day forward of his transfer to Chelsea.

Fulham defender will change into the primary participant of the Enzo Maresca period to signal a brand new participant when he completes the formalities of his deal after agreeing to hitch Chelsea on the weekend.

Newcastle United had been the frontrunners for the 26-year-old and had been near an settlement, nevertheless, Chelsea made a greater supply final weekend and talks progressed quickly.

Adarabioyo is aware of new Chelsea boss Maresca from their time collectively at Manchester Metropolis, whereas Chelsea qualifying for Europe was additionally an added incentive for the transfer.

Adarabioyo's contract with Fulham expires on the finish of this month and he’ll change into a free agent.

Tosin Adarabioyo has agreed to hitch Chelsea and is present process medical assessments

Adarabioyo is in excessive demand this summer season as he will probably be a free agent on the finish of June

The 26-year-old is about to change into the primary signing for incoming Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca

The truth that he’s a participant with in depth Premier League expertise and is offered on a free switch is one other apparent attraction.

The departure of Thiago Silva this summer season has opened up a spot at centre-back forward of subsequent season, and Adarabioyo is seen as an ideal possibility because the membership look to fill the void left by the Brazilian.

And whereas it’s recognised that Adarabioyo will not be essentially an appropriate alternative for Silva, Chelsea’s technical crew see the centre-half as a participant with vital potential who can develop.