Fulham Eyes January Move for Nigerian Striker Linked with European Giants

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Fulham is actively exploring the prospect of acquiring Montpellier’s in-form striker, Akor Adams, during the upcoming January transfer window, according to TalkFooty.com.ng.

Manager Marco Silva, dissatisfied with Raul Jimenez’s performance as a replacement for Aleksandar Mitrovic, who departed for Al-Hilal, is actively seeking attacking reinforcements.

Adams has emerged as a potential target, and Fulham has reportedly dispatched scouts to assess the 23-year-old Nigerian forward.

Football Insider reports that Adams, who made a significant impact in Ligue 1 following his summer transfer from Lillestrom, has scored seven goals in 17 appearances for Montpellier.

Fulham, facing a goal-scoring vacuum after Mitrovic’s departure, sees Adams as a potential solution to bolster their attacking prowess.

Since Mitrovic’s exit, Jimenez, Carlos Vinicius, and Rodrigo Muniz have collectively struggled to fill the scoring void, managing only six goals.

Marco Silva’s reliance on wingers and midfielders to score highlights the pressing need for a dependable striker to enhance Fulham’s offensive capabilities.

Akor Adams, standing at 6ft 3ins, embodies the characteristics of a traditional target man, aligning well with Silva’s tactical approach. His effectiveness in the final third could address Fulham’s goal-scoring difficulties and contribute to their quest for a top-half finish in the Premier League.

Despite Fulham’s interest, West Ham United is reportedly also eyeing the Nigerian striker, placing him on their transfer watchlist.

Additionally, Italian giants AC Milan are monitoring the situation around the former Lillestrom forward as they search for a long-term replacement for Frenchman Olivier Giroud.

Montpellier secured Adams for less than five million euros in the summer, but his current valuation, as per Transfermarkt, has more than doubled that figure.

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