TOTTENHAM MAY FACE AC MILAN BATTLE TO LAND FULHAM DEFENDER TOSIN ADARABIOYO ON FREE TRANSFER – PAPER ROUND

Apr 16, 2024

Fulham defender Tosin Adarabioyo is attracting interest from Tottenham, West Ham, AC Milan and potentially more clubs ahead of his contract running out this summer, while Blackburn are eyeing up John Ruddy. Elsewhere, Luis Alberto wants to quit Serie A side Lazio, and Brighton have identified another promising young prospect in the form of Porto teenager Gustavo Sa.

Tottenham, West Ham, AC Milan and perhaps even Liverpool could move for Fulham’s Tosin Adarabioyo.

The 26-year-old defender is out of contract in the summer and he is attracting interest from several clubs, reports the Mirror.

The paper writes: “Tottenham and West Ham are going head-to-head for Fulham central defender Tosin Adarabioyo.

“The 26-year-old centre-back is out of contract at Craven Cottage this summer and despite several rounds of talks over a possible extension, he looks poised to depart west London on a free transfer. Italian giants AC Milan are also in the hunt for his signature as they’ve been free to hold discussions with the player and his representatives since January – when Adarabioyo entered the final six months of his deal.

“Fulham tabled a fresh contract proposal to Adarabioyo in March that included a notable and significant pay-rise as Marco Silva is desperate to keep hold of the former Manchester City academy graduate. But even Fulham are now resigned to losing their defender as we approach the final stretch of the matches before the end of the campaign.

“Liverpool have also been credited with an interest but sources have briefed that it would be a major surprise if the 26-year-old ended up at Anfield.”

Blackburn Rovers are hoping to sign John Ruddy on a free transfer this summer.

The 37-year-old, who boasts one England cap, could join up with his former Birmingham manager, John Eustace.
The Sun explains: “Blackburn boss John Eustace wants his old ‘keeper John Ruddy to join him on a free next season.
“The 37-year-old’s deal is up at Eustace’s former club Birmingham in the summer.

“The ex-England international joined The Blues in 2022, after leaving Wolves when his contract expired.”