A Nigerian Tosin Adarabioyo will be joining Cheldea in few days time.
Adarabioyo has become a free agent at Fulham and can now discuss personal terms with Chelsea Football Club.
Although the defender was believed to be on his way to Newcastle, he is now set to become Enzo Maresca’s first signing at Stamford Bridge.
Football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, tweeted on Saturday: “EXCLUSIVE: Chelsea are closing in on deal to sign Tosin Adarabioyo, negotiations at final stages.
“Newcastle have been working on Tosin deal for weeks but #CFC now clear favorites, cautious until it’s sealed.
“Tosin to be first signing for Enzo Maresca, if all goes to plans.”