Benfica ‘show interest’ in Chelsea defender Tosin Adarabioyo | OneFootball

Benfica are weighing a move for Chelsea centre-back Tosin Adarabioyo as they look to strengthen their defence, a plan Rui Costa confirmed before Hearts v Benfica. According to Ben Jacobs, the English 28-year-old has drawn interest from Benfica as well as several Premier League clubs.

The potential approach carries added intrigue given Adarabioyo’s previous spell under Marco Silva at Fulham. Silva is now Benfica’s head coach, a link that could ease adaptation if a deal progresses.

Any arrival would be another step in a wider search for centre-backs. There have also been reports of advanced negotiations for Taylor Harwood-Bellis, indicating work on multiple fronts.

Last season for Chelsea, Adarabioyo made 29 appearances, 16 in the Premier League, five in the Champions League, five in the FA Cup and three in the League Cup. Across 1,639 minutes he scored two goals.

He is valued at €16 million.

Source: Glorioso 1904

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