Marseille eye former Manchester City defender Adarabioyo

Tosin Adarabioyo

TRANSFERS Marseille eye former Manchester City defender Adarabioyo

Izuchukwu Akawor 10:55 - 12.01.2023

The 25-year-old Nigerian could be swapping England for Ligue 1 according to the latest reports.

Former Manchester City defender Tosin Adarabioyo is reportedly attracting interest from Ligue 1.

Tosin Adarabioyo was an unused substitute as Fulham defeat Crystal Palace 3-0 on boxing day

The 25-year-old currently plays for newly promoted Premier League side Fulham, whom he joined from Manchester City two years ago.

However, according to Footmercato, Tosin is the subject of transfer interest from French giants Olympique Marseille.

Adarabioyo is contracted to Fulham until the summer of 2024.

Marseille eye Adarabioyo deal

The talented England-born Nigerian centre-back is still contracted to Fulham until the summer of 2024.

However, the report from Footmercato notes that the ball-playing defender has shown up on the radar of Marseille.

Tosin Adarabioyo has featured in 12 matches this season for Fulham in the league.

While OM are shopping primarily in the French market for a defender, the club management are also looking at England in a bid to strengthen.

Adarabioyo at Fulham

Adarabioyo played a key role as Fulham gained promotion back to the Premier League ahead of the 2022/2023 season.

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He started 41 of 41 matches, scoring two goals and assisting three more to help Fulham return to the PL.

This season, he has started 11 matches, featuring in 12 overall in the English topflight. He has scored one goal for the club so far.

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