West Ham are reportedly ‘likely to make a move’ for Fulham defender Tosin Adarabioyo.
The Hammers are still expected to sign a centre-back in the summer in order to bolster the position in the wake of a long-term injury suffered by Angelo Ogbonna.
The latest name on the radar is 24-year-old former England Under 19 youth international, Adarabioyo.
According to a report from Claret and Hugh, as previously cited by Ekrem KONUR on Twitter, the Irons are set to turn their attentions to the starlet.
🔥West Ham United will begin talks to transfer Tosin Adarabioyo from Fulham in January.📞#WHUFC #FFC
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🔜 https://t.co/FGB5A8DzJX pic.twitter.com/gikL4FH3Oo— Ekrem KONUR (@Ekremkonur) December 30, 2021
The report claims that ‘talks are set to get underway’ with the ex-Manchester City academy man in the summer having been on the David Moyes shortlist for ‘several months’ now.
This season Adarabioyo – once described as having ‘all the attributes’ to play at the top level by Darragh Lenihan – has earned an outstanding 7.24 average Sofascore rating in 26 Championship outings.
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Valued at £13.5million and under contract at Craven Cottage until 2023 (Transfermarkt), this summer would appear to be a pivotal one in the English defender’s career.
Seemingly on an unstoppable march towards promotion back to the Premier League at the first time of asking, Adarabioyo could be a top-flight player once again in a matter of months.
However, West Ham in their current guise offers a much safer bet and even European football to a player once tipped for the very top.
Capable of playing across the defensive line and comfortable in possession, it’s clear to see why Moyes would be an admirer a swoop this summer would be welcomed.
