January 09, (THEWILL) – Italian football giants, AC Milan, are considering making a summer move for Fulham defender, Tosin Adarabioyo, according to reports in the Italian media. The Rossoneri have identified the 26-year-old centre-back as a potential signing as they look to shore up their defence ahead of the 2024/2025 season.
La Gazzetta dello Sport claims that Adarabioyo is on a shortlist of targets that Milan have drawn up as they aim to tighten up a backline that has already shipped 20 goals in Serie A this term. The Nigerian’s contract at Craven Cottage expires this summer, meaning he could potentially sign a pre-contract agreement with a non-English Premier League club in January.
Adarabioyo has fought his way back into the Fulham starting XI in recent weeks after some early season injury problems. He has now started seven consecutive matches in all competitions as the Cottagers battle to avoid relegation from the EPL.
The former Manchester City Academy graduate was previously linked with German champions Bayern Munich as they searched for defensive reinforcements in the January window. However, reports suggest they have now cooled their interest.
Tottenham Hotspur have also previously registered their interest in Adarabioyo, but the potential arrival of Radu Drăgușin on loan from Juventus could end Spurs’ pursuit of the centre-back. That could pave the way for Milan to make their move later this year.
The opportunity to join one of European football’s most storied clubs could appeal greatly to Adarabioyo as he weighs up his future beyond this summer. Securing his services would bolster Milan’s backline as they seek to regain their former glories both domestically and on the continent.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
