Non league midfielder on the radar

Last updated : 16 October 2014 By Tony Scholes

A number of clubs have been watching his recent performances for the Evo-Stik League club, with a senior Burnley scout present for their 2-2 draw against Halesowen Town on Monday.

Southampton are one of the other clubs to have been linked with him and officials at the club have now confirmed they might struggle to keep hold of the Leicester born player who broke into the first team during last season.

Speaking to the Derby Telegraph, chairman Dave Mantle said: "Che is one of a number of players who have emerged from our academy to win regular places in our Evo-Stik Premier Division team but he's the one who is attracting most interest.

"That's hardly surprising because he's been in brilliant form and has been a major force in our promising start to the season. We think he's a really talented all round player, an exceptional prospect at our level of the game.

"We're an ambitious club, keen to get to Conference North as quickly as possible, and Che is key to our chances of achieving that this season, but we have to be sensible and it would be wrong of us to stand in his way if a good opportunity arises for him to move to a higher level.

"We wouldn't do that, but I'm very aware that I also have to be fair to our supporters and do what's right for the club. I'm adamant that Che Adams will only leave Ilkeston when the time is right for him and for us."

Adams has already scored five goals this season from midfield and his team are currently in eighth place in the league.