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Gary Rowett says Birmingham City’s Che Adams a future Premier League player

Gary Rowett the manager (James Baylis - AMA/Getty Images)
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Wolverhampton Wanderers, West Ham United and Southampton reportedly wanted to sign Birmingham City’s Che Adams in the January transfer window.

Che Adams of Birmingham City celebrates after he scores a penalty during the Sky Bet Championship between Birmingham City and Nottingham Forest at St Andrew's Trillion Trophy Stadium on...

Che Adams is one of the best players in the Championship, and there was no surprise to see the Birmingham City star linked with Wolverhampton Wanderers, Southampton and West Ham United among other clubs in the January transfer window.

The Mirror reported in January that Wolves, Burnley, Huddersfield Town and Leicester City all have been keeping tabs on Adams, who can operate as a forward or as a midfielder.

The Daily Star claimed that West Ham and Southampton wanted to secure the services of the 22-year-old in the January transfer window.

Gary Rowett worked with Adams at Birmingham, and the former Stoke City and Derby County manager believes that the youngster is a Premier League player in the waiting, comments which will surely please the likes of Wolves, Southampton and West Ham.

Gary Rowett manager of Stoke City during the FA Cup Third Round match between Shrewsbury Town and Stoke City at New Meadow on January 5, 2019 in Shrewsbury, United Kingdom.

Rowett said on Sky Sports: “Certainly with Che, for me, is a Premier League player in the waiting, and it’s only a matter of time before he goes there.”

Stats

Adams has made 27 starts and three substitute appearances in the Championship for Birmingham so far this season, scoring 16 goals and providing three assists in the process, according to WhoScored.

Alexander Milosevic (17) of Nottingham Forest battles with Birmingham City Forward Che Adams (9) during the Sky Bet Championship match between Birmingham City and Nottingham Forest at St...