LEEDS makes a surprise move for Southampton striker Che Adams.
The Elland Road side are still light on the attack and enthusiastic about the versatile and running Scotland Internationalwho might be available.
Saints have now squeezed Adams one place further up their pecking order and Leeds may have a chance to bid for him successfully.
Adams started his career with Sheffield United and would like to return to Yorkshire if it gives him more playing time.
The whites would like to do business at around £10 million for the 26-year-old.
Saints are looking for more, but there is optimism that a compromise figure can be reached.
They paid around £15 million for Adams in 2019, who was linked in January 2020 with a loan to Leeds as a replacement for Eddie Nketiahwho was on loan from the club.
But then boss Marcelo Bielsa couldn’t get his man – a reported loan fee plus £20m permanent deal was turned down by the South Coast side.
Adams has since become a regular on the wing – with 110 goals and 21 goals.
However, with the addition of forward Sékou Mara – a £12million signing from Bordeaux – it seems his first-team opportunities are limited.
Leeds is desperate for a striker after losing to Charles De Ketelaere.
They have also been linked with a transfer for PSG striker Arnaud Kalimuendo, although reportedly competing from Rennes for his signature.