The transfer pursuits of Super Eagles duo, Akor Adams and Chidera Ejuke, are gathering pace this summer, with Italian side, Venezia, closing in on the Sevilla striker while Saudi Arabian clubs step up their interest in the winger.
Adams, who scored ten goals and provided three assists in 32 appearances to help Sevilla avoid relegation last season, has been strongly linked with a move away from the Spanish club, with Sevilla eager to cash in on him.
Marseille and Sunderland had earlier been touted as likely destinations, but both clubs have since cooled their interest, even as the striker maintained his preference to remain at Sevilla.
Venezia, however, have remained persistent. The newly promoted Serie A side tabled an opening bid of less than €10m, which fell well short of Sevilla’s €25m valuation and was promptly rejected. Despite that setback, the Italian club have kept negotiations alive and, according to Italian transfer expert Gianluca Di Marzio, have now reached an agreement with Adams on personal terms, including wages and other contractual details.
The final hurdle remains a fee with Sevilla, who are holding firm on their asking price, a bar that could prove difficult for Venezia to clear given the club’s limited spending power and the added burden of preparing for a relegation battle next season. Should the two clubs find a middle ground, the deal could be concluded within weeks, with pre-season training fast approaching. Related News Aina targets UCL with Forest Okonkwo dreams World Cup with Nigeria Spurs agree £100 record fee for Newcastle’s Tonali – Reports
