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Tosin Adarabioyo could be one of the bargains of the summer.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Fulham centre-back is available on a free transfer when his contract expires next month, having starred at the heart of Marco Silva\u2019s rearguard in 2023\/24.<\/p>\n

But there is plenty of competition for the Cottagers\u2019 No.4, with Chelsea <\/a>reportedly joining Newcastle United and Manchester United in the race for his signature.<\/p>\n

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Here\u2019s why the Blues should bring Adarabioyo to Stamford Bridge.<\/p>\n

Financial fix<\/strong><\/p>\n

Chelsea\u2019s lavish spending has potentially put them at risk of breaching both UEFA\u2019s financial sustainability regulations (FSR) and the Premier League\u2019s profit and sustainability rules (PSR).<\/p>\n

That could force them into selling homegrown players like Conor Gallagher, Armando Broja and Trevoh Chalobah, who would all represent pure profit in accounting terms.<\/p>\n

If Chalobah was to depart then Adarabioyo would represent a ready-made replacement, without any transfer fee to add to the Blues\u2019 financial burden.<\/p>\n

The 26-year-old would therefore represent smart business, as well as being a proven performer in England\u2019s top flight.<\/p>\n

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Defensive asset <\/strong><\/p>\n

Adarabioyo missed almost three months of last season after undergoing groin surgery, but Fulham were more resolute when he was in the side.<\/p>\n

Silva\u2019s outfit kept 10 league clean sheets all campaign, with six of those coming in matches where Adarabioyo featured.<\/p>\n

They also conceded an average of 1.29 goals in games when Adarabioyo started, versus 1.39 when he was not in the Cottagers\u2019 XI.<\/p>\n

The 6ft 5in colossus added a degree of aerial dominance to Fulham\u2019s back line, winning a commendable 3.17 aerial duels per 90 and making 2.62 headed clearances per match.<\/p>\n

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Ambitious distribution<\/strong><\/p>\n

Adarabioyo\u2019s background in the Manchester City academy will have contributed to his confident ball-playing ability and reading of the game.<\/p>\n

He is particularly adept at playing ambitious balls forward, with a record of 4.01 completed long passes per 90 putting him inside the division\u2019s top 10 centre-backs for that metric.<\/p>\n

Those distribution skills \u2014 and the former England Under-19 international\u2019s significant recovery pace \u2014 should appeal to Chelsea, if they proceed with appointing current favourite Enzo Maresca as their next manager.<\/p>\n

He likes his teams to circulate the ball and press intensely, which will suit the Fulham star\u2019s abilities.<\/p>\n

With the Blues losing veteran Thiago Silva and potentially Chalobah this summer, Adarabioyo looks to be the perfect low-risk, budget-friendly defensive replacement.<\/p>\n

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