Competition grows for Adarabioyo
Tottenham, West Ham, AC Milan and perhaps even Liverpool could move for Fulham’s Tosin Adarabioyo.
The 26-year-old defender is out of contract in the summer and he is attracting interest from several clubs, reports the Mirror.
“The 26-year-old centre-back is out of contract at Craven Cottage this summer and despite several rounds of talks over a possible extension, he looks poised to depart west London on a free transfer. Italian giants AC Milan are also in the hunt for his signature as they’ve been free to hold discussions with the player and his representatives since January – when Adarabioyo entered the final six months of his deal.
“Fulham tabled a fresh contract proposal to Adarabioyo in March that included a notable and significant pay-rise as Marco Silva is desperate to keep hold of the former Manchester City academy graduate. But even Fulham are now resigned to losing their defender as we approach the final stretch of the matches before the end of the campaign.
“Liverpool have also been credited with an interest but sources have briefed that it would be a major surprise if the 26-year-old ended up at Anfield.”
Blackburn target ex-England ‘keeper
Blackburn Rovers are hoping to sign John Ruddy on a free transfer this summer.
The 37-year-old, who boasts one England cap, could join up with his former Birmingham manager, John Eustace.
“The 37-year-old’s deal is up at Eustace’s former club Birmingham in the summer.
“The ex-England international joined The Blues in 2022, after leaving Wolves when his contract expired.”
Lazio star wants out
The Daily Star reports that Lazio midfielder Luis Alberto will try to have his contract torn up by his current club.
The former Liverpool player has been a Lazio stalwart since 2016, but has now grown tired of recent struggles.
“Alberto, who was signed by Brendan Rodgers in 2013, had a largely unsuccessful stint at Anfield. After costing the Reds £6 million from Sevilla, the Spaniard made only 12 first-team appearances over three years.
“Despite being a regular for the La Liga side, Liverpool decided to cut their losses in 2016, selling him to Lazio for £4.2m. However, Alberto managed to turn his career around in Serie A.
“Lazio, who are currently seventh in the Serie A table and far from Champions League qualification, have had a challenging season. The recent defeat to Roma in the Derby della Capitale was another low point, leading Alberto to reconsider his future.”
Sa attracts interest
Brighton and Brentford are just two sides who are keen on Porto teenager Gustavo Sa.
The 19-year-old midfielder is also a target for Everton and Leicester City, according to the Daily Mail.
“The 19-year old started out at Porto but is now starring for Famalicao, who are currently eighth in the Portuguese top flight.
“He made his breakthrough into the first team last season and has begun to establish himself as a first-team starter this campaign making 22 appearances and scoring two goals.
“He was part of Portugal’s U19 squad that was runner-up in the European Championships last year and has been capped four times at U20 level.
“His potential has caught the eye of a number of clubs this season with Everton and Championship title contenders Leicester City also posting an interest.”