Nottingham Forest still stand a good chance of signing Southampton striker Che Adams in the summer transfer window, according to transfer insider Dean Jones.

The Lowdown: Adams linked with Forest move

It looks as though the Reds' spending is going to continue between now and deadline day, in what has been a superb summer at the City Ground.

One player who has been regularly linked with a move to Forest is Adams, who could potentially depart Saints for a fellow Premier League team in the coming weeks.

The Scotland star has been linked to a number of top flight rivals despite being a regular starter at St Mary's (23 last season), and O'Rourke says to watch out for the Reds.

The Latest: Expert gives Reds fresh hope

Speaking to Give Me Sport, Jones claimed that Forest are still in the race to acquire Adams' services:

"They are at least a couple of players short. A striker is one they could do with, and a proven Premier League one would be really handy, so I’m definitely not ruling Nottingham Forest out at the moment."

The Verdict: Proven Premier League quality

While an attacking signing from abroad arguably has more mystique about it, Adams could be a more surefire bet, having already bagged 20 goals and 11 assists in the Premier League.

Scotland legend Ally McCoist has described his compatriot as a 'clever' player and his combination of goalscoring and all-round nous make him a handful for defenders, as he has shown for Saints.

Added firepower is vital for Forest this summer, if they are to avoid a relegation scrap, and signing Adams would not only strengthen them but also weaken a Premier League rival.