Che Adams to Wolves? 'I'm not convinced' | OneFootball

FLW's Wolves fan pundit has given his verdict on a potential move for Che Adams

Wolves’ time in the Premier League came to an end with a whimper as the team finished 20th in the table.

The Midlands outfit gained promotion in 2018, but were unable to mount any kind of comeback against the drop after Rob Edwards’ appointment in November.

The Old Gold will now be hoping to improve the first team squad over the summer as they target promotion back to the Premier League.

One name that has been linked with a move to Molineux is former Southampton forward Che Adams, who is currently plying his trade with Torino in Italy.

The Scotland international has contributed 15 goals and five assists from 69 appearances in the Italian top flight, helping his team come 11th and 12th in the table over the last two seasons.

But he could yet make his return to English football this summer, as Wolves weigh up their options ahead of their Championship return.

Che Adams move to Wolves shouldn’t be prioritised

When asked about the possibility of Adams joining the club, FLW’s Wolves fan pundit Thomas Woodhall claimed that it’s not surprising he’s been linked with a move as his name has come up every summer for quite a number of years.

While he would prefer to bring Raul Jimenez back, as has been rumoured as well, he would be fine with the forward joining but not thrilled.

“I wish we could have one transfer window where we don’t hear about Wolves being linked to Che Adams, to be honest,” Woodhall told Football League World.

“Just one window where we’re not linked to him.

“I think he’s got something about him, I think [he’s] Championship level good.

“Premier League, I think he’s had enough chances to prove and I don’t think he’s done very well.

“But, obviously, internationally he’s pretty good.

“He’s not got a bad record over at Serie A, I’m not sure he’s any better than Armstrong in the Championship.

“Different style of player maybe, but if we had Raul Jimenez, and he does come back, do we even look at Che Adams, or do we just talk about him again in the winter?

“I wouldn’t hate to see it, because it’s just another person who can score goals in the Championship.

“But, I don’t know whether I’d like to see him in a Wolves shirt or not.

“Anyone who puts a Wolves shirt on I’m going to support them, but I’m not convinced that we need to see Che Adams in.”

Adams spent four seasons with Southampton in the Premier League, where he scored 25 times from 124 appearances.

He also played in the Championship in 2023/24, helping the Saints gain promotion through the play-offs, scoring 16 times from 36 league games.

But his exit came with the expiry of his contract two years ago, as he sought a move away from St. Mary’s.

In that time, Adams has gained even more top flight experience, played in the 2024 European Championship and has helped Scotland qualify for their first World Cup since 1998.

Wolves added Adam Armstrong to the first team squad last January, signing him from Southampton, but they could look to bolster their forward options this summer again.

Jimenez is emerging as another target, with the Mexican previously spending five seasons at Molineux before moving to Fulham in 2023.

The striker scored 40 goals in the Premier League for the Midlands outfit, including 17 in 2019/20, helping the team reach seventh in the table.

Che Adams signing would be a short-term solution for Wolves

Wolves would be at risk of having too many forwards that are good enough to compete at the top end of the Championship, but not enough that could make the jump up to the Premier League if they sign Adams.

Armstrong has shown that he can score consistently in the second tier, and Adams has done similarly well at that level in the past.

But both struggled for Southampton in the top flight, and reuniting the pair could be a mistake long-term.

There’s every chance that it would work for next season, and help Wolves gain promotion, but they might want to think longer-term than that in order to re-establish themselves as a Premier League side.