Chelsea have offered a contract to Tosin Adarabioyo but Newcastle United remain hopeful of sealing his signature.
The Fulham defender will become a free agent next month and talks with his representatives have left an agreement close with Newcastle.
As Mail Sport revealed, a number of clubs, including Manchester United, have posted interest in the 26-year old and Chelsea had also made contact but now they have followed that up with an offer.
Adarabioyo made 22 appearances for the Cottagers this season, scoring twice, and has spent the last four seasons with the West London club.