Che Adams is now set to stay at Southampton as they are not going ahead with their move for Sunderland star Ross Stewart due to his injury, sources have told Football Insider.
The Saints had agreed terms with Stewart as well as having a bid accepted by Sunderland.
But it is understood that the Stewart deal has fallen through after he headed down south on deadline day for a medical.
It means that Adams will now not leave St Mary’s Stadium in a blow to his many Premier League suitors including Everton, Wolves and Bournemouth.
Football Insider first revealed on Friday (1 September) that Wolves and Bournemouth were in talks over a move for Adams.
The 27-year-old has started the 2023/24 campaign in fine form, scoring three times in four appearances for Southampton.
Russell Martin’s side have made an unbeaten start to their Championship season.
Adams featured in Southampton’s opening three league matches before being left out of the squad entirely for their clash against Queens Park Rangers last Saturday.
The former Sheffield United and Birmingham City striker scored 10 goals in all competitions last season despite Southampton’s underwhelming campaign.
He has scored 34 in 149 total appearances for the Hampshire-based club since joining them in a £15million move from Birmingham.
Stewart is yet to feature for Sunderland this season due to his injury, but the 27-year-old could now return to the fold for the Black Cats following the collapse of his Southampton move.
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