Chelsea Montpellier striker Akor Adams is being monitored ahead of a possible raid, according to a report from Graeme Bailey.
The journalist revealed on HTC that Chelsea scouts were closely monitoring the 24-year-old Nigerian striker in action on Sunday. Montpellier faced Lille in the French league and the Blues dominated Adams.
The striker arrived at Montpellier at the beginning of the season from Lillestrom and has done well for the French team. Adams has seven goals in 19 league games so far this season and his performances have caught the attention of the west London giants.
It's no secret that Chelsea need to sign a quality striker and Adams could prove to be a useful acquisition. The Blues signed Nicolas Jackson at the start of the season to solve their scoring problems, but the former La Liga star has had a poor run of form so far.
Chelsea need to improve and it remains to be seen if they decide to make a move for Adams at the end of the season. Montpellier is under no pressure to sell him this month, and a move in January seems highly unlikely.
He has a contract with the French club until the summer of 2027. An agreement for the forward would cost at least £15 million, according to a Football Insider report.
Chelsea's move is tempting for Adams
Chelsea certainly have the financial capacity to pay the reported fee and could formalize their interest if Adams continues to impress for Montpellier during the second half of the season.
The asking price could easily increase in the summer depending on the player's performances in the next month, so Chelsea could regret not making a move this winter.
The Nigerian striker will be attracted to the idea of playing in the first division next season, and Chelsea are one of the biggest clubs in the world.
