“Would be an excellent signing” – West Ham plotting transfer move for Championship player: The verdict

This article is part of Football League World’s ‘The Verdict‘ series, which provides personal opinions from the FLW writers regarding the latest breaking news, teams, players, managers, potential signings and more…

West Ham are eyeing up a summer move for Fulham defender Tosin Adarabioyo, as per a FLW exclusive.

The 24-year-old has enjoyed an excellent campaign at Craven Cottage, starting 33 league games for the Whites and has been an important source of consistency.

He has emerged as an integral part as to why Fulham possess such a mean defensive record this season, forming an excellent partnership with Tim Ream.

With the Cottagers edging closer a to a return to the Premier League themselves, Adarabioyo appears to be someone who they would be hoping to keep hold of.

Three of our writers here at FLW have shared their thoughts on this potential deal…

Simmey Hannifin Donaldson

Tosin Adarabioyo has been excellent at the back for Fulham this campaign.

I think he would be a good signing for West Ham this summer, particularly when you consider there is set to be another release clause in his contract when the window opens.

We obviously don’t know what that number will be, but with a previously expired clause at £10 million, West Ham could be getting some excellent value for their money if the figure was anything close to that amount this time around.

As for need, I do think West Ham should be looking to strengthen this area.

They have Kurt Zouma as a mainstay, but Craig Dawson has appeared 26 times in the Premier League this season and at 31 he isn’t getting any younger.

Combine that with their sheer number of fixtures due to their European commitments, which they could well be playing in again next season, and I think there