Yahoo News Nottingham Forest face transfer waiting game in race for free agent striker
Nottingham Forest face having to play a waiting game for free agent target Che Adams as they look to bolster Nuno Espirito Santo’s squad this summer.
The striker’s contract with Southampton expires at the end of this month. The Reds want to strengthen their attacking resources and have their eye on him, but they are not the only ones.
Wolverhampton Wanderers are also said to be keen on the 27-year-old, and BBC Sport report he has interest from Italy, the MLS and Saudi Arabia. Meanwhile, the Saints said talks were “ongoing” regarding a potential new deal for the player when they published their retained list last week.
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However, it seems there will be no quick decision regarding Adams’ future as he is currently on duty for Scotland at Euro 2024. The BBC report his situation is “unlikely to be resolved” before the start of the tournament, with Scotland in action on Friday night in the opener against Germany.
Forest and Wolves are said to “remain the favourites” in the battle for his signature. The fact the front man is available as a free transfer makes him particularly attractive for the Reds given they were docked four points last season for breaching financial rules.
Forest have had Adams on their radar before. He was on the Reds’ wanted list in January 2020, when Sabri Lamouchi was in charge.
Leeds United were also among the teams keen on the forward at the time. However, he ended up remaining on the south coast.
Adams, who used to play for Ilkeston Town, has spent the past five years with the Saints after making the move from Birmingham City in 2019. He has made more than 160 league appearances and scored 49 goals for the club. During the 2023/24 season, he scored 16 times as Southampton secured an immediate return to the Premier League via the play-offs.
