Everton ‘keen on shock Che Adams transfer from Southampton as Sean Dyche targets first signing as manager’

EVERTON are keen to sign Che Adams as Sean Dyche’s first transfer – and could be boosted by his incredible middle name.

The former Burnley boss was officially confirmed as Frank Lampard’s successor on Monday, giving him little more than 24 hours to secure any business before the window closes.

Che Adams could be lining up at Goodison Park if Everton complete a shock dealGetty

And according to The Telegraph, the Toffees are exploring the possibility of making a shock swoop for Adams.

However, Southampton do not want to sell their star striker.

Everton are in desperate need of a goalscorer to spearhead their survival bid in the second half of the season.

The club sold top scorer Anthony Gordon to Newcastle for £45million this week – with Demarai Gray also on three goals.

Dwight McNeil is the only other player with more than one Premier League strike this term.

Only Wolves (12) have managed fewer than Everton’s 15 goals in the league.

Adams, 26, has scored eight goals this term, including four to fire Southampton to the Carabao Cup semi-finals.

The former Birmingham man, who joined Saints in 2019, has also been tipped as a target for Leeds this week.

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However, a move to Goodison Park could be favoured by the former non-league man – because his full name is Che Zach Everton Fred Adams.

However, St Mary’s boss Nathan Jones is adamant Scotland international Adams will stay put – and certainly not join a direct rival in the relegation scrap.

Speaking ahead of tonight’s crucial second leg at Newcastle, with Adams set to lead the line, the Welshman declared: “Let’s be honest, that’s not going to happen.”

Everton, meanwhile, are also being linked with wingers Anthony Elanga, Kamaldeen Sulemana and Lucas Moura – although their massive £45m move for Conor Gallagher could fail.