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Burnley in hunt for £15m relegated striker

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Burnley are considering a move for Che Adams, who is attracting interest from elsewhere in the Premier League.

According to The Sun, Che Adams is set to leave Southampton this summer for a fee of up to £15 million, with Everton, Nottingham Forest, and Burnley all considering making a move to sign the striker in this transfer window.

Adams was one of the few bright lights for Southampton last season. The 26-year-old managed to bag 10 goals for the Saints in all competitions as the club succumbed to relegation. He now look’s likely to leave St Mary’s Stadium, rather than stick around in the Championship and try to fire the club straight back into the top flight.

Adams certainly has the quality to remain in the Premier League, and could flourish as the focal point of a more cohesive side.

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Should Burnley sign Che Adams?

Considering he seems to be available for the relatively cheap (by the standards of the modern transfer market) fee of £15 million, and is a player in his prime years who brings with him plenty of Premier League experience, Adams makes sense as a target for Burnley.

Vincent Kompany’s side play attractive, progressive football, and Adams could thrive off of the chances they generate. With Wout Weghort’s future in question, a new striker or two will also be a priority for the Clarets this summer. The addition of Adams would make Burnley more potent up front, and the 23-cap Scotland international should take his game to new levels at Turf Moor.