{
  "id": 4607306,
  "title": "Chelsea working on Tosin exit before transfer deadline",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/chelsea-working-on-tosin-exit-before-transfer-deadline",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-31T08:40:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/chelsea-working-tosin-exit-transfer-084000380.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Chelsea are exploring a potential exit for defender Tosin Adarabioyo before the transfer deadline as they aim to trim their squad. The center-back has lost his place in the first team under newly appointed head coach Xabi Alonso and has not featured in any Premier League squads this season. Several clubs, including those in the top flight and others like Marseille and Benfica, have shown interest in the 28-year-old. Benfica, managed by Marco Silva—who previously worked with Adarabioyo at Fulham—could be a strong contender. According to reports from Fabrizio Romano, there is a strong possibility that the defender could leave in the final hours of the window, with negotiations for a transfer currently underway. The Blues are also targeting the offloading of other surplus players, with Mykhailo Mudryk set to depart on loan, fulfilling Mudryk's desire to stay in the Premier League.",
  "summary": "Chelsea are working on a potential exit for Tosin Adarabioyo before the deadline as the Blues look to reduce their squad size.The centre-back has fallen out of favour under new head coach Xabi Alonso,...",
  "key_points": [
    "Chelsea exploring Tosin Adarabioyo's exit before transfer deadline.",
    "Defender Tosin has lost first team place under Xabi Alonso.",
    "Benfica, managed by Marco Silva, could be strong contender for Adarabioyo."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}