The Sun’s Alan Nixon has claimed on his Patreon channel that Southampton want a fee of £10m for long-term Leeds United target Che Adams – but Wolves and Andoni Iraola’s Bournemouth are leading the way for the Scotland star.
Adams, 27, has entered the final 12 months of his contract at Southampton, after four years with the Saints. In that time, the ex-Birmingham City striker has scored 31 goals in 145 games, laying on 15 assists. Now, he is set to go.
Leeds have been linked window, after window for Adams. But it has not looked more definite that Adams would be off, until now. Victor Orta told Scouted Hub he almost agreed a loan for Adams in January 2020, but it fell through.
It was only a few months ago that TalkSPORT said Leeds were keeping tabs on Adams ahead of a possible move. Relegation might have ended any chance of buying him, with Premier League clubs keen. But he is easily affordable.
The report from The Sun states that Bournemouth and Wolves are vying for his signature – with Southampton keen to rake in a fee of £10m. It would see them make a loss on Adams, but still a decent fee given his contract situation.
Southampton want £10m for long-term Leeds target Che Adams
Leeds need a striker. Rodrigo has gone, Georginio Rutter is likely to be used as a wide attacker this season as Daniel Farke suggested in his pre-appointment interviews – and Patrick Bamford cannot be relied upon, given his injuries.
So, Leeds need a new striker – even with Joe Gelhardt and Mateo Joseph showing promise. Adams would be ideal. A player that knows the Championship, having a hand in 47 goals in 116 games in the second tier during his career.
Leeds have always wanted Adams and that interest is likely to remain. But two major issues are apparent. The Saints will not want to sell to a direct promotion rival, in the Championship. Premier League interest will be favourable, too.
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