Che Adams has said farewell to his Birmingham City team-mates on Saturday after Southampton made an improved £16million bid.

The Premier League side have been pursuing Adams since January, offering £12m and £14m to no avail.

They had also started to discuss other targets but opted to make their improved offer this week and Birmingham have agreed to let Adams go.

Che Adams has said goodbye to his Birmingham team-mates ahead of his Southampton move

The 22-year-old, who scored 22 goals last season, was informed of the news overnight and was at Birmingham's training ground on Saturday to say his goodbyes to staff and friends at the club's Wast Hills training ground.

Southampton will cover the cost of Adams's transfer after agreeing to sell left back Matt Targett to Aston Villa for a deal worth up to £17million.

Adams made 48 appearances in all competitions for the Blues last season while he made five assists and will undergo his Southampton medical on Sunday.