Enzo Maresca's first signing! Chelsea close in on Tosin Adarabioyo deal after usurping Newcastle in negotiations

Newcastle have been working for weeks to secure the signature of Adarabioyo but Chelsea are all set to hijack the Magpies' deal, according to journalist Fabrizio Romano. The Blues have reportedly reached the final stages of negotiation and are very close to making him the club's first signing in the Enzo Maresca era.

The 26-year-old former Manchester City graduate joined Fulham in 2020 but earlier this year he informed the Cottagers that he would not extend his stay at the club once his contract expires this June. The West London club are looking to plug the gap left by the departure of veteran defender Thiago Silva.

Along with Adarabioyo, the Blues are also looking to sign Napoli star Victor Osimhen in a bid to strengthen their squad before Maresca takes charge of the team.

The Premier League giants will be back in action in July as they are all set to travel to the US for pre-season where they are scheduled to face the likes of Real Madrid, Wrexham and Manchester City.