Liverpool, Aston Villa and Birmingham are all now chasing the signature of Blackpool captain Charlie Adam.
Liverpool are believed to have lodged a £4.5 million bid for the Scottish midfielder, which has been rejected. However he seems keen on a move to Anfield.
Influence
Adam has a major influence on the way Blackpool play their football. Their whole game plan is almost set to suit Adam in midfield.
He seems to have a hand in every attack Blackpool have. He also has a decent scoring record, especially season when the club won promotion.
Charlie Adam in, Poulsen out! I wish....
LFC doesn't need this guy. He's more of an attacking mid than a holding mid. Meireles and Gerrard are there to fill that position, along with Jonjo Shelvy, plus Joe Cole refusing to play out wide. I'd rather take my chances with keeping Poulsen and Lucas than spend some £6m to fill a position that is already packed. We need a decent left-back and a natural winger much more than another attacking mid.
And listening to the way Holloway is trying to market this player, he's probably not even worth paying £4.5m.