Tosin Adarabioyo update - Promising news for Newcastle despite late Chelsea bid?

According to The Mail, Newcastle remain favourites to sign Tosin Adarabioyo despite a late offer from Chelsea and interest from Man Utd.

The Blues have offered the 26-year-old a contract after upping their interest in the centre-back, but it's believed Toon chiefs remain hopeful of landing the Fulham defender after long-term interest and positive talks.

The Mail also report that Chelsea are keen on reported Newcastle target James Trafford; the Burnley goalkeeper who looks set to leave following their relegation.

Newcastle missed out on European qualification after Manchester United won the FA Cup to take an extra Europa League spot, pushing Chelsea into a Europa Conference League spot.

Meanwhile, reporter Rudy Galetti of TV dello sport has suggested that talks went "well" between Adarabioyo's camp and Chelsea, but hopefully we've already done enough to convince Tosin to sign on Tyneside.

https://twitter.com/RudyGaletti/status/1795500483089432984

Newcastle need to sign a defender as a priority in the summer window after lengthy injuries sustained by Jamaal Lascelles and Sven Botman ruled them out for at least nine months in the final months of the 23/24 season.