Chelsea are reportedly closing in on signing central defender Tosin Adarabioyo from Fulham on a free transfer.

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• Chelsea close to signing Adarabioyo
• Set to hijack Newcastle's deal
• Defender set to be Maresca's first signing

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Newcastle have been working for weeks to secure the signature of Adarabioyo but Chelsea are all set to hijack the Magpies' deal, according to journalist . The Blues have reportedly reached the final stages of negotiation and are very close to making him the club's first signing in the Enzo Maresca era.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  The 26-year-old former Manchester City graduate joined Fulham in 2020 but earlier this year he informed the Cottagers that he would not extend his stay at the club once his contract expires this June. The West London club are looking to plug the gap left by the departure of veteran defender Thiago Silva.

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  Along with Adarabioyo, the Blues are also looking to sign Napoli star Victor Osimhen in a bid to strengthen their squad before Maresca takes charge of the team.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR CHELSEA?

  The Premier League giants will be back in action in July as they are all set to travel to the US for pre-season where they are scheduled to face the likes of Real Madrid, Wrexham and Manchester City.

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