Chelsea are open to selling Tosin Adarabioyo this summer as Villa eye him to replace Konsa.
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Aston Villa have set their sights on Tosin Adarabioyo as they look to add strength to their defence. Chelsea appear willing to consider offers for him, as per the latest transfer news. Ezri Konsa’s likely exit to Arsenal has left Unai Emery short on options at centre-back.
Villa Weigh Up Options To Replace Konsa
As reported by Sky Sports, the Midlands club see Tosin Adarabioyo as a realistic target after Konsa is closing in on a move to Arsenal this week. The Blues look open to a sale this summer, with room to negotiate on a fee. That leaves a genuine opening for Villa, even if nobody has signed anything yet, with talks still in their early stages.
Konsa’s exit would leave a real gap at the back, since he can play centre-back or right-back. Villa have already brought in Matteo Ruggeri and agreed a deal for Aaron Wan-Bissaka this summer. But neither signing fixes this problem. That is the exact gap Tosin Adarabioyo could fill before the summer transfer window closes.
Villa initially wanted around £60 million for Konsa before agreeing a lower £51 million fee with Arsenal. That gives Emery a workable budget for his defensive rebuild. Chelsea and Villa already share a working relationship this summer. They sold Morgan Rogers to Chelsea earlier in the window, and that history could help talks move quickly.
Tosin Adarabioyo’s stats for Chelsea in 2025/26, as per FOTMOB:
Competitions Matches Recoveries Duels Won Defensive Contributions
Premier League 16 22 58 97
FA Cup 5 21 27 49
EFL Cup 3 3 13 21
UCL 5 11 10 20
Tosin Adarabioyo Emerges As A Leading Contender
Life at Stamford Bridge has grown harder for Tosin Adarabioyo this summer. He has lost his old shirt number, a sign of his fading standing at the club. Despite working under Xabi Alonso for most of pre-season, he was an unused substitute when the squad played Real Sociedad recently. Marseille, Benfica and Sevilla have also shown interest in the defender.
At 6ft 5in, he offers a very different build from Konsa’s. He may not match Konsa’s range across two positions, but his size and strength stand out on the pitch. For a club back in Europe’s top football competitions, that extra height could help, especially against physically imposing opponents.
Staying in the Premier League may suit Tosin Adarabioyo more than a move abroad. He already knows the league well after over a hundred games with Fulham before he joined Chelsea. A move to Villa Park would keep him on familiar ground, rather than forcing him to adapt elsewhere.
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What Tosin Adarabioyo Could Bring To Villa Park
On the pitch, the numbers support the case for Tosin Adarabioyo. Last season, he made more accurate passes per 90 minutes than Konsa did. He also had a higher long-ball success rate and won more headers in the air. Those numbers point to good passing and real strength at the back.
Even so, he played just sixteen league games last term. Chelsea rotated him among a deep squad, so doubts remain about his sharpness. The Villans would be prioritising quality over recent game time, a call Emery has made before, with mixed results. How it turns out may depend on how fast he settles in.
Villa have not signed anyone yet, and they could still pursue an alternative target before deadline day. Still, if this move goes through, it would give Emery a sizeable, experienced option at the back. It would also add one more twist to a busy summer of transfer deals for both clubs. Fans on both sides will be watching closely as the picture becomes clear.
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