Derby County have accepted an offer from Championship rivals Portsmouth for midfielder Ebou Adams, a 30-year-old Gambian international, who is now set to hold talks and undergo a medical with John Mousinho's side. The transfer is considered a surprise, as Adams has another year-and-a-half remaining on his contract with the Rams. This follows a summer transfer window where his exit from Pride Park was not permitted despite interest from several other Championship clubs. This season, the midfielder has started seven of his 23 total league appearances. For The Gambia, Adams has been capped 30 times, scoring 2 goals. He joined Derby County in July 2024 from Cardiff City for a reported fee of €1.1M and has a current Transfermarkt market value of €800k.