Crystal Palace ready to lodge offer for Che Adams

Roy Hodgson’s Crystal Palace are interested in acquiring the services of 27-year-old Southampton striker Che Adams.

According to The Sun, Crystal Palace are desperate to have Che Adams in their ranks before the end of the transfer window. The Eagles are all set to place an opening bid for the 27-year-old forward this week.

Roy Hodgson has done an incredible job since taking charge at Palace. He helped them survive relegation last season and is now looking to build on it. He is looking to assemble a well-balanced squad with both youth and experience.

While he has targeted young players in the ongoing window, the English manager now wants the experienced Saints forward at his disposal. The main reason for Crystal Palace’s pursuit of the 27-year-old is because of the likely departure of Jean-Philippe Mateta.

Mateta is all set to leave the club in the coming days and Hudgson wants to replace him with Che Adams. He is a big admirer of the 27-year-old and has asked his club to push for his signatures. As a result, the Eagles are now looking to place an opening bid worth £10 million for the Scottish international.

Southampton struggled last season in the English top flight, they ended up getting relegated to the second division. The drop has resulted in significant financial loss and they have already sold some of their key players.

They still need to balance their books and selling Adams will help their cause. But, they won’t let him leave unless they secure a replacement. The Saints have their eyes set on Swansea’s Joel Piroe. If they manage to secure his services, they might end up letting the 27-year-old join the Eagles. Leicester vs Southampton result: Che Adams bags brace to stun Foxes as Chelsea-target Wesley Fofana looks on | The Independent

Adams is keen on returning to the Premier League and he would love to join Crystal Palace. Meanwhile, they are ready to double his wages in order to land him at the club.

The Scottish international has been in red-hot form of late. He might not have started their two Championship fixtures so far but has come off the bench to score in both encounters. He will surely be a great addition to Eagles ranks but it won’t be easy to land him at the club.