A key Southampton star is in talks over a summer move away from the club ahead of their play-off semi-final clash with West Brom
Southampton striker Che Adams is reportedly in advanced talks with Premier League side Wolves regarding a potential summer transfer. The Scotland international, who is set to become a free agent at the end of the season, has been a key figure for Southampton since his arrival from Birmingham City in 2019.
Having made 40 appearances this season, Adams has contributed significantly with 16 goals and four assists as Southampton pushes for promotion to the Premier League under manager Russell Martin. Despite his consistent performances, Adams’ contract situation has fueled speculation about his future at St. Mary’s, potentially leading to his departure from the Hampshire club.
Che Adams transfer latest
Despite Southampton’s ongoing bid for Premier League promotion, positive talks have reportedly taken place regarding Adams’ transfer this summer, suggesting a willingness from both parties to explore this opportunity further.
Dean Jones suggests that Kyle Walker-Peters may face significant decisions if he’s presented with an opportunity to rejoin Tottenham this summer. Meanwhile, Southampton’s focus remains on their upcoming play-off semi-final against West Brom, with Che Adams’ availability uncertain.
Adams was not included in the squad for the first leg due to fitness concerns, raising questions about his involvement in the crucial second leg. The ongoing discussions with Wolves regarding his potential transfer could add further complexity to his situation, potentially affecting his focus on the upcoming fixture.
Despite interest from Nottingham Forest and Leeds United in the past year, Adams remained with Southampton following their relegation to the Championship. However, it appears that Wolves are now leading the race to secure his signature as his contract expiration approaches.
Che Adams’ importance to Southampton
| Che Adams’ stats 2023/24 – per Fbref.com | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Stat | Per 90 | ||
| Non-penalty goals | 0.63 | ||
| Non-penalty expected goals (npxG) | 0.53 | ||
| Shots | 3.15 | ||
| Assists | 0.16 | ||
| Expected assists (xAG) | 0.14 | ||
| npxG + xAG | 0.68 | ||
| Shot-creating actions | 2.60 | ||
Adams has featured regularly for Southampton in recent years, making 164 league appearances for the club since joining from Birmingham.
He contributed 41 goals and 17 assists during that time, helping the Saints finish 11th, 15th, 15th, 20th and fourth in the table.
Relegation from the Premier League last year saw a number of players depart St. Mary’s, but Adams remained to help Martin’s team fight for automatic promotion.
The south coast club missed out on a top two spot by nine points, but are now two wins away from sealing promotion through the play-offs.
Positive move for Adams
Adams will be returning to the Premier League next season no matter what happens with Southampton’s play-off battle if this deal is agreed.
The Scot has leveraged his contract status to earn a smart move in his career, with his performances in the Championship showing he should still be competing in the top flight.
Wolves are in need of a forward this summer, and they are moving quickly to upgrade a key area of the side, which is shrewd business on their part.
This will come as a blow to the Saints, but they still have Ross Stewart and Adam Armstrong to choose from in attack going into the summer, so won’t be too short of options if no replacement is signed.
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