Leeds United are interested in signing Southampton striker Che Adams in the January transfer window, according to Phil Hay for The Athletic.
The Lowdown: Leeds in need of a striker
The Whites' squad currently seems light on reliable centre-forwards, with Patrick Bamford continually struggling to stay fit in recent months.
That sparsity has the potential to hold Jesse Marsch's side back in the second half of the Premier League season, so it appears essential that the position is reinforced next month.
A new update suggests that the striker situation could be addressed in January, with Victor Orta and Leeds looking to lure a player away from a rival top-flight club.
The Latest: Leeds eyeing up Adams
According to Hay for The Athletic, the Whites are interested in snapping up Adams in January, seeing him as a possible solution to their shortage in attack, which is seen as a priority position alongside the addition of a new left-back.
In the report, the journalist wrote when discussing 'plausible targets':
"Never totally discount Southampton forward Che Adams, either — he’s been discussed at Elland Road before."
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The Verdict: Proven Premier League quality
While Adams may not seem to be a top-class player who could take Leeds to that next level - the 26-year-old has never played in European club competition - he is someone with proven quality in the Premier League over a sustained period, with Ally McCoist describing him as a 'terrific' footballer this year.
The Scotland centre-forward has scored 24 goals and registered 12 assists in the English top flight in a Southampton team often struggling in the bottom half, and he also has six goals in 22 caps for his country.
Signing Adams could help take the burden off Bamford and youngster Joe Gelhardt, chipping in with consistent end product and being a valuable squad player for the foreseeable future.