Manchester United have been linked with Bournemouth midfielder Tyler Adams.
United are not done reinforcing their midfield despite the signings of Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos.
Real Madrid’s Aurelien Tchouameni is a ‘dream target’ for the Red Devils, but the club believe it is unrealistic to land him this summer.
Adams is one of the cheaper alternatives on United’s radar, although talks of £35 million being enough to complete a deal for him have been dismissed.
The Mancunian giants are now considering a bid for the United States international, according to talkSPORT.
Adams started 21 Premier League games last season, helping Bournemouth secure a historic fifth-place finish and European qualification.
The 27-year-old is a proactive defensive midfielder. He averaged 1.3 interceptions and 2.1 tackles per league game last season, figures that would have ranked first and second, respectively, among United players.
Adams, described as a ‘born leader‘ by Bournemouth team-mate Max Aarons, averaged 35.2 passes per league game, a tally surpassed by only three Man United players.
The American midfielder scored two goals and provided two assists last season, showing he can contribute in the final third despite operating in a defensive role.
However, we believe United should not sign the former Leeds United star.
Man United should be prioritising a midfielder who would add aerial presence and physicality to their squad.
Adams has also proven to be injury-prone, missing 26 games due to various fitness concerns in the past two seasons.
If United insist on signing a relatively cheap midfielder, they should instead step up their interest in Fulham’s Sander Berge.
The 28-year-old’s size and athleticism make him a better fit for the Red Devils’ squad than Adams.
He also has a better availability record, missing just six games through injury since joining Fulham in 2024.
Stats from Sofascore & Transfermarkt