Man United eye Tyler Adams after Bournemouth £35m talk
Manchester United are considering a bid for Bournemouth midfielder Tyler Adams, talkSPORT understands, as the Red Devils seek a third central midfielder after signing Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans. Senior Cherries sources have dismissed talk of a £35m sale, but Adams remains a cheaper alternative on United’s shortlist.
Key Takeaways
- talkSPORT reports Manchester United are eyeing a move for Tyler Adams as they hunt one more central midfielder.
- United have already signed Andrey Santos (£50m) and Youri Tielemans (£35m), plus free-agent goalkeeper Karl Darlow.
- Bournemouth senior sources have dismissed claims the Cherries would accept as little as £35m for Adams.
- Adams impressed for the USA at the World Cup, helping the hosts reach the last 16 before a heavy loss to Belgium.
- Other United midfield options include Aurelien Tchouameni, Manu Kone, Eduardo Camavinga and Sander Berge.
Why are Manchester United targeting Tyler Adams now?
According to talkSPORT, United remain in the market for another central midfielder after recruiting Santos from Chelsea and Tielemans from Aston Villa for a combined £85m.
Adams is viewed as a cheaper alternative to several names on the club’s shortlist. Interest in Real Madrid’s Aurelien Tchouameni has proved too expensive, while France’s Manu Kone, Eduardo Camavinga and Fulham’s Sander Berge are also among the options.
The USA international shone for the host nation at the World Cup. That profile fits United’s desire for a ground-covering midfielder who can complement the likes of Kobbie Mainoo and Tielemans, The Peoples Person reports.
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Will Bournemouth sell Tyler Adams for £35m?
Not at that price, if senior Cherries sources are to be believed. talkSPORT says claims Bournemouth would accept as little as £35m have been dismissed.
The Manchester Evening News, citing the same talkSPORT reporting, said United were told Adams would not be available for £35m even if a transfer were sanctioned. The Daily Mail had previously linked United with a permanent move at around that valuation.
The Peoples Person adds Adams is 27 and has less than 24 months left on his Vitality Stadium contract. It suggests Bournemouth’s stance on him is softer than on Alex Scott, whom the Cherries are adamant they do not want to lose.
What else is on United’s midfield shortlist?
Michael Carrick’s side have already completed three summer arrivals: Santos, Tielemans and Darlow. talkSPORT says they still want one more central midfielder before the window closes.
Beyond Adams, the shortlist stretches to Tchouameni’s Real Madrid teammate Camavinga, French midfielder Kone, and Premier League option Berge. Analysts at Old Trafford are said to rate Adams highly for his energy and ball-winning, with The Peoples Person reporting he is statistically ahead of Manchester City’s Rodri in some metrics.
Whether United step up a formal bid remains to be seen. For now, Adams is firmly on the radar—but Bournemouth’s asking-price resistance is the immediate obstacle.