"I went to watch him and I like him, he's a flair player", Adkins told BBC Radio Humberside.
Adkins is waiting for the all clear from the board to enquire about the 20-year-old, who has attracted interest from a host of sides in the Championship.
According to the London club, two Championship outfits have had bids rejected - and more than 30 scouts were at a recent game.
"We will get Monday's board meeting out of the way, then I will talk to Paul. We will take it from there."