Nottingham Forest have now hijacked a rival club’s agreement and appear to be in position to recruit the player themselves.
The Garibaldi are already making progress with a deal to recruit Corinthians No.22 Carlos Miguel, who has agreed to move to the City Ground, and Nottingham Forest now appear to be in a good position to complete another move.
Nottingham Forest likely to hijack Che Adams’ agreement
This tale has already had more twists than a rollercoaster, and the transfer window does not even open until Friday.
Nottingham Forest were initially optimistic of landing Che Adams on a free transfer after he elected not to sign a new contract with Southampton.
However, Wolves barged in and appeared to hijack the agreement.
Nottingham Forest have fought back, according to Football Transfers.
According to reports, the Reds have given Adams a “better overall package” than Wolves, and the Scotland international’s move to the City Ground now appears to be extremely possible.
If Nottingham Forest can finalize this transaction, it will bring an end to a decade-long drama that began when Fawaz Al-Hasawi turned down the opportunity to purchase the striker from Ilkeston Town in 2014 after Stuart Pearce recommended it.
Last season, the Leicester-born forward scored 17 goals in 46 games to help Southampton win the Championship Play-Off Final, while also contributing six assists.
For those unfamiliar with Adams’ style, former colleague Omar Bogle has compared him to Jermain Defoe.
Scotland international might succeed Taiwo Awoniyi.
If Nottingham Forest is successful in bringing the £30,000-a-week guy to the City Ground, Taiwo Awoniyi’s departure may be accelerated.
The Daily Mail reports that Nottingham Forest are eager to sell the Nigeria international this summer following an injury-plagued 2023/24 season.
Signing Adams on a free transfer and collecting about £20 million for Awoniyi will also benefit Nottingham Forest’s finances, as the Premier League tightens Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR).
Keep an eye on this issue as Nottingham Forest strive to beat Wolves at Adams.
