Fabrizio Romano: Nott’m Forest near first summer signing as second points deduction threat looms

Nottingham Forest are allegedly close to signing Che Adams on a free transfer, beating many Premier League rivals to his signature.

The Scottish international played a role in helping Southampton win promotion back into the Premier League via the play-offs, but the Saints failed to tie him down to fresh terms.

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Adams scored 17 goals in 46 appearances in 2023/24 and his strong form and the fact he has top flight experience grabbed the attention of several teams.

Sources tell TEAMtalk last month that Wolves, Everton and Leeds United have showed an interest in signing the 27-year-old forward.

However, according to Fabrizio Romano, Nottingham Forest are now the main favourites to win Adams’ signature on a free transfer, with his agreement at Southampton scheduled to expire at the end of this month.

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“Nottingham Forest currently ahead of Wolves for Che Adams after proposal made to the striker as free agent.” Romano wrote posted on .

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Nottingham Forest at risk of second PSR breach
Forest experienced a terrible 2023/24 and narrowly survived relegation by six points after being fined four points for a breach of the Premier League’s profit and sustainability criteria (formerly known as Financial Fair Play).

Reports say that they are at risk of another breach of PSR and they’ll likely have to make at least one sale before filing their accounts on June 30th.

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The Tricky Trees’ condition implies that free transfers and loans are favourable for them therefore why they’re interested in a deal for Adams.

The Southampton star could provide challenge for Chris Wood and Taiwo Awoniyi at the City Ground in the coming season.

Adams has made 124 Premier League appearances in his career thus far, scoring 25 goals and generating 13 assists in the process.

Reports claim that he is keen to arrange a move to his next club before the start of the European Championships in just over a week.

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