Reports suggest that Manchester United is entering the fray to secure the services of Nigerian central defender Tosin Adarabioyo in the upcoming summer transfer window. Adarabioyo, a product of the Manchester City academy, is set to depart Fulham after declining a lucrative contract extension, attracting interest from several Premier League clubs including Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea, and Newcastle United.

According to ESPN’s Rob Dawson, Manchester United is now in the mix for Adarabioyo, considering a potential free transfer move to Old Trafford. The Red Devils are seeking defensive reinforcements, with uncertainties surrounding the futures of Raphaël Varane, Harry Maguire, Victor Lindelöf, and Jonny Evans.

The appointment of Jason Wilcox as Manchester United’s technical director adds familiarity to the potential deal, given his past association with Adarabioyo during their time at Manchester City. Despite being in good form this season, making 25 appearances with two goals, Adarabioyo finds himself surplus to requirements at Fulham, with manager Marco Silva sidelining him in recent fixtures against Crystal Palace and Brentford.