Tosin Adarabioyo drops Chelsea hint in new message after whispers
Tosin Adarabioyo has shared a new post to Chelsea supporters during his visit to Nigeria in the wake of their Club World Cup success.
Enzo Maresca’s squad have been given time off following the tournament and ahead of their pre-season preparations, which the 27-year-old has spent in the country of his descent.
The defender revealed during to Nigerian outlet Arise that he is considering switching his international allegiance from England to the Super Eagles.
That is not the only switch that could take place this summer, however, as reports claimed Adarabioyo could leave Chelsea amid interest from Newcastle, West Ham and Crystal Palace.
The centre-back has fallen down the pecking order under Maresca and made just 15 Premier League stars after his move from Fulham last summer.
Meanwhile, Football Insider revealed that Chelsea are preparing to sell fringe players in a fire sale to help balance the books and reinvest in new signings.
Tosin Adarabioyo shares new future hint at Chelsea
The Blues are currently under UEFA sanctions, and must balance out their transfer outlay with player sales in to register new signings for next season’s Champions League.
This has caused uncertainty about a number of first-team players’ futures, including Adarabioyo, but those rumours have done little to impact him.
Taking to Instagram, he shared an image alongside the ‘official Chelsea supporters club Nigeria’, showing love to his supporters despite the ongoing speculation over his future.
While the post has provided little clarity to his future at club level, it does come as a new hint that his international allegiance could soon change.
Xavi Simons update emerges at Stamford Bridge
While the Blues prepare to shift a number of fringe players in the coming weeks, they are continuing to make progress towards strengthening the squad.
Football Insider revealed on 21 July that Chelsea want to sign Xavi Simons after he told RB Leipzig he wants to leave the club this summer.
Arsenal are also believed to have held an initial interest in the Netherlands international, but Premier League clubs have been told he will cost £60million.
With Simons only penning a new contract with Leipzig six months ago, Chelsea and Arsenal will be forced to fork out a big fee to complete any potential deal.
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