LEEDS are lining up a surprise move for Southampton striker Che Adams.
The Elland Road side are still light in attack and keen on the versatile and hard-running Scotland international, who could be available.
Saints have now squeezed Adams a place further down their pecking order and Leeds may have a chance of successfully bidding for him.
Adams started his career at Sheffield United and could fancy a return to Yorkshire if it means he gets more game time.
The Whites would like to do business at around £10million for the 26-year-old.
Saints are looking for more but there is optimism that a compromise figure can be reached.
They paid around £15million for Adams in 2019, who was linked with a loan move to Leeds back in January 2020 as a replacement for Eddie Nketiah, who was on-loan at the club.
But then boss Marcelo Bielsa couldn’t get his man – seeing a reported loan fee plus £20million permanent deal being rejected by the South Coast side.
Adams has since become a regular in the side – featuring 110 times and scoring 21 goals.
However, with the addition of forward Sékou Mara – a £12million signing from Bordeaux – it appears his chances in the first team might be limited.
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Leeds are desperately hunting for a striker, after losing out on Charles De Ketelaere.
They have also been linked with a move for PSG striker Arnaud Kalimuendo, although reportedly face competition from Rennes for his signature.
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