The Englishman is entering the final six months of his current deal and has yet to decide on an extension with the Cottagers. It therefore seems very likely that the defender will leave the west London club on a free agent at the end of this season.According to a report from the Standard via TEAMtalk, Liverpool are looking for a new defender to replace Joel Matip, whose current contract expires at the end of this season. The report also claims that the Merseyside club are interested in Adarabioyo and are closely monitoring his current situation before making a move for him in the off-season.
Tottenham Hotspur are also said to be interested in the defender, while AC Milan are keen to sign him this summer. However, the prospect of joining Liverpool could be a “big draw” for him if he makes his interest official.Adarabioyo – LiverpoolHowever, reports suggest that Adarabioyo could also stay at Fulham and extend his contract, but the Anfield club will find it difficult to pry him away if Liverpool come knocking on his door. If Matip leaves the club, Liverpool will be extremely thin in the defensive department as they have no other centre-back options other than Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahim Konate.They have Jarell Quanza and Joe Gomez, but the former is still very young and has little experience at the top level, while Gomez hasn’t played much at center back in recent years. Therefore, adding a new face to strengthen the defensive line would be the right decision for United.At 1.80m tall, Adarabioyo is quick, strong, good in the air, comfortable playing from the back, efficient in defense and reads the game well.
He is a proven star in the Premier League and could be an excellent replacement for Matip. Furthermore, if Liverpool were to sign the Fulham star, it would be a smart move to get a player with his characteristics for free. However, it will be interesting to see if the Merseyside club take a clear approach to signing Adarabioyo should he leave Craven Cottage on a free transfer at the end of this season.
