4 Premier League groups are reportedly within the hunt to signal Southampton striker Che Adams this summer time earlier than the switch deadline closes – with the Scotland worldwide stated to be open to a transfer away from the south coast this summer time.
Adams joined the Saints from Birmingham Metropolis in 2019 for a price of round £15m, and has since scored 21 objectives in 110 video games – simply shy of a one-goal-in-five ratio.
The previous Sheffield United starlet has impressed in his time within the Premier League with tempo, athleticism and willpower making him a beneficial asset to Ralph Hasenhuttl’s facet.
However in accordance with the Daily Mail, Adams is on the forefront of a four-way battle between Everton, Leeds, Wolves and Nottingham Forest.
And it’s the Toffees who’re presently main the race in the meanwhile, with the Merseyside membership making the primary advance for Adams’ signature.
With Dominic Calvert-Lewin presently injured for 2 months and former hero Richarlison having departed to Tottenham, Frank Lampard’s males are undeniably wanting objectives and will see their lack of firepower come to hang-out them on the finish of the season if the issue isn’t solved within the coming weeks of the switch window.
Salomon Rondon’s up to now inept profession at Goodison Park won’t fill followers with confidence that he can solely hearth them to Premier League security after a lacklustre marketing campaign noticed the Toffees keep away from relegation with only one sport to go within the season.
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And the Venezuelan’s one purpose in 20 appearances since his transfer final summer time backs that up.
Nevertheless, with spending-happy Forest on their coattails alongside Leeds and Wolves, they must act quick to finish a deal – though it stays to be seen how a lot Southampton would require to promote one in all their prized belongings.
