Fulham have completed the signing of Tosin Adarabioyo from Manchester City on a three-year deal with the option of a further year.
The London side have had a bad start to their return to the top flight, conceding 11 goals in their opening four games and losing all four so far.
Fulham Sign Tosin Adarabioyo
Defensive Stability
The Cottagers have required defensive reinforcements, and both manager Scott Parker and Sporting Director Tony Khan are keen to see some new faces at the heart of the defensive.
The 23-year-old comes into Craven Cottage alongside fellow defenders Timo Baumgartl who is set to sign from PSV on loan with an option to buy and Danish international Joachim Andersen from Lyon.
There had been interest from several Premier League sides for the English international including Everton, Brighton & Hove Albion and West Ham United.
With the arrivals of both Nathan Ake and Ruben Dias this summer at City, it becomes evident it was time for Adarbioyo to seek pastures new.
Final Target
Earlier, The Athletic’s Peter Rutzler confirmed that the young centre-back was undergoing a medical after an agreement had been reached with Pep Guardiola’s side.
After last week’s 3-0 defeat to Aston Villa, Scott Parker and sporting director Tony Khan were keen to see some new faces in the heart of the defence.
“I’m sorry we haven’t yet as 2 (players) got COVID-19 and we lost a free plus had another issue with a fourth centre-back. I promise players in and better efforts from this squad,” he tweeted.
Adarbioyo spent last season on loan at Blackburn Rovers in an impressive campaign, making 36 appearances, and having rejected a new deal with his boyhood club, is set for a move to the capital.
Fulham had been on the lookout for several defenders who they failed to target including Arsenal’s William Saliba. According to The Telegraph’s Sam Dean, Saliba would be allowed to leave the Emirates as Gunners boss Mikel Arteta keen for his young defender to get some game time.
Looks like Fulham is the most likely destination for William Saliba, who can leave #AFC on loan.
There's still time today but there's currently not much optimism that a deal will be done with Leverkusen for Sead Kolasinac.
— Sam Dean (@SamJDean) October 5, 2020
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