Chelsea are open to allowing central defender Tosin Adarabioyo to leave the club in the final hours of the transfer window, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.
The London club are currently negotiating over the future of the 28-year-old England defender, with Chelsea prepared to consider a departure before the window closes. Romano reports that discussions concerning Adarabioyo are under way, although no further details about a potential destination have been given.
Adarabioyo joined Chelsea from Fulham on a free transfer in 2024. Since moving across west London, he has made 70 appearances for the club in all competitions.
The defender has also contributed seven goals and one assist during that period, underlining his ability to make an impact at both ends of the pitch. Despite that record, Chelsea are understood to be willing to part company with him as the transfer deadline approaches.
Adarabioyo’s possible departure would bring an end to his time at Chelsea only two years after his arrival from Fulham. The club’s willingness to negotiate suggests that his future is now uncertain, with talks taking place during the closing stage of the transfer window.
There has been no indication in the report that a transfer has been completed. At present, the information concerns Chelsea’s position and the negotiations involving the player.
Adarabioyo began his Chelsea career after arriving without a transfer fee in 2024 and has since featured regularly enough to reach 70 appearances across all competitions. His seven goals and single assist form part of his overall record for the club.
The defender’s current estimated market value is €16m, according to Transfermarkt. That valuation provides an indication of his standing in the transfer market as Chelsea consider whether to sanction a move.
For now, the key development is that Chelsea are open to Adarabioyo leaving and are discussing the possibility with interested parties. With the transfer window nearing its conclusion, the negotiations could determine whether the defender remains at Stamford Bridge or moves on before the deadline.