Tottenham make offer to Premier League defender, he isn’t convinced

Tottenham Hotspur want Tosin Adarabioyo but are now lagging behind Monaco in the race for his signature.

Fulham defender Tosin Adarabioyo allegedly prefers to join Monaco over Tottenham Hotspur this summer.

That is according to Foot Mercato, who claim that Monaco have ‘almost reached an agreement’ on personal terms with Adarabioyo.

It’s stated that Tottenham want Adarabioyo and have ‘gone on the attack’ by making an offer to the Fulham centre back.

However, Adarabioyo isn’t convinced and allegedly prefers a move to Monaco as he is ‘thrilled’ by the project on offer at the Stade Louis II.

The report claims that Napoli and Paris Saint-Germain were both keen on Adarabioyo but Monaco now lead the race.

Monaco are facing major interest in centre back Axel Disasi and may see Adarabioyo as a replacement.

Monaco still need to find an agreement with Fulham, who may be tempted to sell Adarabioyo this summer.

The giant centre back is out of contract in 2024 and this may be Fulham’s last chance to land a decent fee.

Tottenham centre back chase in chaos amid Tosin Adarabioyo problem

Tottenham are desperate to add centre backs this summer with at least two new options needed for Ange Postecoglou.

The Adarabioyo rumour may not have been all that exciting on the face of it, but it did make some sense.

Homegrown, a good age at 25, a huge physical presence and inside the final year of his contract; Adarabioyo ticked some boxes.

Yet the former Manchester City man may now feel that Monaco actually give him the best route to regular first-team football.

Adarabioyo could be at risk of being a squad player at Tottenham, with Monaco offering a bigger role.

That’s one explanation for this alleged Adarabioyo stance and it ultimately leaves Tottenham in a spot of bother.

Spurs have been eyeing Wolfsburg defender Micky van de Ven but The Athletic suggest that a deal may be off.

Tottenham have also been targeting Bayer Leverkusen defender Edmond Tapsoba but that deal isn’t progressing either.

Adarabioyo to Monaco could be a dent too, leaving Tottenham scrambling for new centre backs.