Former England international Darren Bent says Leeds would be pulling off an “unbelievable” deal if they are able to take Southampton’s Che Adams on loan in January, but the former Premier League striker doubts that Saints will let the forward leave.
Speaking to Football Insider about the stories linking Adams with a loan move to Elland Road, Bent said:
It would kill him a little bit if Southampton send him back to the Championship as he has shown signs that he could get goals in the Premier League.So if Leeds can get him, that would be a great signing, it would be unbelievable, it’d be a coup but whether they’re going to be able to get him, I just don’t know as the way Southampton are going, I can’t see anyone being let go as they’re fighting desperately against relegation and getting results they have no business getting.
Bent went on to explain why he thinks Southampton will be keeping the former Birmingham striker until the end of the season.
He said:
Ings didn’t play on Boxing Day, Che Adams played upfront against Chelsea, yes he didn’t score but he helped his side get a massive result. So why let him go out on loan as if Danny Ings gets injured, then what?
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Bent makes an excellent point regarding Adams. It’s clear to see that he’s a bit short of confidence in front of goal but Saints are an injury to Ings away from depending on their summer signing a whole lot more than they have in recent weeks.
