Newcastle United steal a march on Tottenham in race to sign Nigerian central defender 

According to Football Insider, Newcastle United are closing in on a major transfer coup, as they hold fresh talks with representatives of Fulham star Tosin Adarabioyo in London today.

His impressive form has also attracted interest from Tottenham Hotspur, who have been in regular dialogue with his representatives.

However, Newcastle United have stolen a march on their Premier League rivals, with talks now at an advanced stage.

The 26-year-old center-back, who is eligible to play for Nigeria, is being offered a lucrative contract that would triple his current wages.

Adarabioyo's impressive performances since Fulham's return to the Premier League have made him a hot commodity, with several top clubs vying for his signature.

However, Newcastle United have taken the lead in the race, with negotiations now at an advanced stage.

The Magpies are looking to capitalize on Adarabioyo's decision to reject multiple contract extension offers from Fulham, with his current deal set to expire at the end of June.

Newcastle's offer would see Adarabioyo join the club on a free transfer, a major coup for Eddie Howe's side.Adarabioyo's rise to prominence has been meteoric, with the Manchester-born defender making 132 appearances for Fulham since joining from Manchester City in 2020.

The signing of Adarabioyo would be a major boost for Newcastle United, who finished seventh in the Premier League table and will play in the Europa Conference League next season if Manchester United fail to beat Manchester City in the upcoming FA Cup final.

Adarabioyo's experience and quality would be a valuable addition to the Magpies' squad, as they look to build on their impressive finish to the season.

Ejim Kayceee

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