Why Man Utd MUST beat Premier League rivals in transfer battle

James Shearman

• Updated: 9 May 2024 18:06 BST
• 3 min read

Manchester United are one of several clubs in the race to sign Fulham defender Tosin Adarabioyo.

Adarabioyo came through Manchester City's academy and made eight appearances in total for United's closest rivals.

It was on loan at Championship clubs West Bromwich Albion and Blackburn Rovers that he made a name for himself, however.

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And, it was on the back of those loan spells that Premier League team Fulham decided to sign Adarabioyo on a permanent basis.

The defender agreed to a four-year contract and he has been an integral part of The Cottagers' side ever since.

Why Man Utd must sign Tosin Abarabioyo

The reason that United must see off their rivals in the race to sign Adarabioyo is that he could be the biggest bargain of the entire summer window.

The 26-year-old's contract expires this summer, meaning that he can join another club on a free transfer.

Besides being a good player, this is why the likes of United, Chelsea, Tottenham and Newcastle are all reportedly interested in him.

The opportunity to sign a Premier League proven player in the middle of their prime for nothing does not come around often, and United must grasp it with both hands.

The Red Devils have suffered with injuries so much this season that fifth-choice Jonny Evans has even made 26 appearances.

Lisandro Martinez, Victor Lindelof, Harry Maguire and Raphael Varane have all proven to be injury prone, and the latter is actually being released this summer as a result.

So, it is absolutely essential that United sign at least one centre-back before the new campaign, and Adarabioyo makes perfect sense - allowing the club's funds to be spent on other areas of concern.