Sevilla’s Akor Adams jackpot in jeopardy as Venezia launch striker pursuit

Italian Serie A club Venezia are considering alternatives to Akor Adams due to Sevilla's insistence on demanding a major fee for the Super Eagles striker, soccernet.ng/wp/ reports.

​Adams' future has been a key concern at Sevilla this summer, as he has been attracting interest from several clubs. It comes as no surprise, as he is coming off a successful La Liga campaign.

​The Super Eagles striker scored 10 goals and provided three assists in 32 appearances for Los Nervionenses in the Spanish top-flight. As a result, his importance in Seville has increased.

​The value of the 26-year-old striker has grown from €5 million last summer to €15 million currently. In fact, the former Montpellier man is now the joint-most expensive player at Sevilla.

​Venezia have emerged as a potential destination, with the Serie A side looking to bolster their ranks ahead of the new season. However, the deal is proving to be complicated.

​Sevilla Alert as Venezia Might Pull Out Of Adams Deal

​Venezia are interested in signing Akor Adams and even submitted an initial offer of €10 million, which was rejected. In the meantime, they have already agreed on personal terms.

​The only issue left, however, is to strike a deal with Sevilla. Los Nervionenses have already stated that they will not entertain any offer below their €25 million asking price.

​But Venezia, who just got promoted from Serie B to Serie A, are unwilling to match that fee. As a result, they are looking at alternative options should a deal for Adams fail to materialise.

​According to Transfer Feed, the other options on the club's radar are Orri Óskarsson of Real Sociedad and Che Adams of Torino FC, who are considered the primary backup plans.

​Óskarsson, who is 21, registered nine goals in 20 La Liga appearances for Real Sociedad last season. Meanwhile, Che Adams has experience playing in the Italian top-flight, having spent two seasons with Torino. Last season, he contributed six goals and three assists in 33 appearances.

​If Venezia decide to pull out of the Adams deal, Sevilla might not find another suitor who is willing to meet their valuation. This would be a significant blow for them, as they need to raise funds this summer. It remains to be seen how the transfer will pan out.