'Medical booked' - Ex Crystal Palace, Fulham and Everton £12m target on verge of transfer breakthrough
The former Crystal Palace and Fulham transfer target is set to make a move to the continent despite Southampton’s promotion.
Former Crystal Palace and Fulham transfer target Che Adams is on the verge of completing a transfer to Serie A side Torino following the expiry of his Southampton contract.
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The 28-year-old will undergo a medical in Italy on Monday before the deal is finalised. Adams is available on a free transfer after refusing to sign an extension at St Mary's Stadium following the Saints' promotion, despite being offered a 'brilliant contract' by the club.
Adams joined Southampton from Birmingham City in 2019 and made 191 appearances for the side. He made 46 appearances in all competitions under Martin last season, scoring 17 goals, and also played in all three of Scotland's Euro 2024 matches in Germany this summer.
The talisman was the centre of a transfer storm 12 months ago following Southampton's relegation to the Championship. This year, Wolves were the principal Premier League side credited with transfer interest, after it had been reported that Crystal Palace, Fulham, Bournemouth and Everton were battling to complete a deal last summer.
The Daily Mail had reported that the Toffees offered £12 million for Adams last year in a bid to bit their rivals to a deal, but Southampton were not interested in selling the striker.
It had also been reported that Crystal Palace were willing to double the Scotland international's wages to bring him to South London ahead of the 2023/24 campaign. Roy Hodgson was reportedly a fan of the player thanks to his work rate and link-up play.
Journalist Dean Jones told GIVEMESPORT at the time: “The talk is he’s going to double his wages if he makes the move and that sounds quite dramatic, and it is really, considering he is only on about £30k-a-week right now at Southampton.
"So it’s not that big a deal to give him £60k-a-week. Southampton don’t really want to sell him. They’ve got intent of their own this season. Only if they get a replacement through the door do I think this will become more feasible.”