Manchester United plan to sign at least one midfielder in the summer transfer window, as Old Trafford chiefs prepare to wave goodbye to Casemiro when his contract expires
BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 21: Tyler Adams of Bournemouth during the Premier League match between Bournemouth and Newcastle United at Vitality Stadium on September 21, 2025 in Bournemouth, England. (Photo by Robin Jones - AFC Bournemouth/AFC Bournemouth via Getty Images)
Tyler Adams is on Manchester United's shortlist(Image: Robin Jones - AFC Bournemouth/AFC Bournemouth via Getty Images)
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Bournemouth star Tyler Adams has become the latest Premier League midfielder to be linked with a move to Manchester United. The Red Devils are intent on signing a replacement for Casemiro, who's confirmed that he'll be leaving Old Trafford upon the expiry of his contract in June.
United have been linked with midfielders such as Elliot Anderson, Adam Wharton, Carlos Baleba and Joao Neves, all proven in the English top flight. It's also been mooted that United could make two additions to their engine room, as Kobbie Mainoo's future hangs in the balance amid an ongoing contract standoff.
Adams, 27, has now emerged as a name on the Red Devils' growing shortlist. The USA international is enjoying his third season at Bournemouth, having arrived in England with Leeds in 2022.
The Mail report that Adams would be a cheaper option for United, valued at around £40million. Currently third, United don't yet know whether they'll be playing Champions League football next season, and failure to qualify would no-doubt have an adverse effect on their budget for the summer transfer window.
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The American recently returned from a knee injury which he sustained against United in December, as Bournemouth played out an epic 4-4 draw. Having started the Cherries' last two fixtures, Adams told the Men in Blazers podcast: "I'm in a good spot. There was a longer timetable on the injury when it first happened, but I've come back a little bit earlier.
"It wasn't ideal. You dream of nights playing at Old Trafford against Man United. Those are the biggest games you can play in the Premier League, and something like that happens."
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 15: Tyler Adams of Bournemouth with Head Coach Andoni Iraola before he goes off injured to be replaced during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Bournemouth at Old Trafford on December 15, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Robin Jones - AFC Bournemouth/AFC Bournemouth via Getty Images)
Tyler Adams picked up a knee injury at Old Trafford(Image: Robin Jones - AFC Bournemouth/AFC Bournemouth via Getty Images)
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Adams will have the spotlight on him at the World Cup this summer. The 27-year-old is a key member of Mauricio Pochettino's squad, who are co-hosts of the tournament. "I think I've proved to everyone the level I can play at," Adams continued.
"So it's just a matter of time before I return to that level. I have had to just trust in the process and be patient. When I'm in flow, and how I feel that's the best way to judge how I'm playing."
Adams will have the chance to impress United when Michael Carrick's side travel to Bournemouth later this month. The Cherries' 1-1 draw at home to Sunderland on Saturday saw them finish the weekend 10th in the Premier League table.