Leeds United could not know for positive which division they are going to be in subsequent season however that has not stopped the Yorkshire outfit from figuring out some switch targets from the upcoming window.
One man who has been linked with a transfer to Elland Street, having beforehand been touted as an choice in January, is Southampton striker Che Adams.
May Leeds United signal Che Adams?
In keeping with TEAMtalk, each Everton and Leeds stay eager on signing the Scotland worldwide this summer season, and the Saints could possibly be compelled to money in as Adams has only one yr left on his contract with the south coast membership.
Transfermarkt values the £30k-per-week ahead at simply €22m (£19m), which may signify an inexpensive charge for Leeds this summer season, particularly if they’re compelled to money in on key attackers similar to Rodrigo and Wilfried Gnonto.
Whereas the 26-year-old is claimed to be eager on incomes a transfer again to the Premier League following Southampton’s relegation, he could possibly be an excellent choice for Leeds to have within the Championship subsequent season given his earlier performances within the second tier.
Would Adams be signing for Leeds?
Whereas Adams has by no means been prolific within the Premier League, contributing simply 25 top-flight objectives throughout his 4 seasons with the Saints, his final marketing campaign within the Championship was an excellent one, as he hit 22 objectives for Birmingham Metropolis.
Due to this fact, he clearly has what it takes to be a constant goalscorer at that degree and will assist to fireplace Leeds again to the Premier League, ought to they endure relegation towards Tottenham Hotspur this weekend.
Adams would not simply present objectives at Elland Street, nevertheless, as his work charge and angle have usually been counseled throughout his time at Southampton, with former supervisor Ralph Hasenhuttl singing his praises amid a troublesome run of type in 2020.
The ex-Saints boss mentioned: “He’s a man who’s sooner or later just a little bit pissed off when he sees he doesn’t play however then when the sport comes, he reveals up instantly and that is incredible.”
Even enjoying in a Southampton aspect that’s destined to complete all-time low of the Premier League this season, Adams has nonetheless managed extra league objectives (5) than Patrick Bamford (4), which means that he could possibly be the person to lastly oust the injury-prone Englishman at Elland Street.
Though the previous Chelsea man was seen as a hero at Leeds for his performances below Marcelo Bielsa within the title-winning marketing campaign and subsequent Premier League season, accidents have taken their toll on the 29-year-old.
His ending is nowhere close to the extent it was once, with Understat suggesting that he has underperformed by a outstanding 5.77 objectives within the prime flight this time period – objectives which could have been sufficient to maintain Leeds up.
Due to this fact, the arrival of a seasoned striker similar to Adams may simply be the catalyst wanted to see Bamford lastly transfer on from Elland Street this summer season.
