Tyler Adams: Why United admire Bournemouth’s midfield engine | OneFootball

Manchester United’s preference is to sign Premier League-proven players as part of their midfield overhaul.

According to The Athletic, work is well underway at United to find at least two midfielders for Michael Carrick ahead of next season.

Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson’s name is right at the top of the club’s wishlist. However, Manchester City are considered “the clear frontrunners” for the signature of the £100 million-rated star.

Manchester United hold talks for Tyler Adams

The Athletic adds that Manchester United are monitoring several Premier League midfielders.

“Progress is being made on personal terms with players so United can understand the full costs of potential moves and then press ahead depending on the configuration that makes tactical and financial sense,” the report states.

It is understood Bournemouth midfielder Tyler Adams is on United’s radar. The USMNT star “would be the archetypal midfielder” to protect the defence.

The 27-year-old is known for his intense style of play, having come through the Red Bull set-up. At Bournemouth, he has been integral to Andoni Iraola’s all-action, aggressive style.

While the likes of Alex Scott, who is also admired at United, thrive going forward, it is Adams, whose positional awareness and ability to put out fires allow his teammates freedom to make a difference in the final third.

The Athletic claims United are in touch to understand the cost, which might be in the £40 million region for Adams.

Tyler Adams hailed for his monster mentality

He has two years left on his contract with the Cherries, having joined them from Leeds United in 2023.

Adams made his senior debut with New York Red Bulls in 2016, impressing then teammate Bradley Wright-Phillips with his mentality.

When he was asked if he had ever played with a young player with the kind of strong mentality Adams possesses, Wright-Phillips said: “Gareth Bale.”

“I saw a similar attitude. Don’t get me wrong, because you guys like to twist things. I’m not saying they’re the same player, or he’s going to have the same career as (Bale), but they both have a mentality where they know what they’re good at and they’re not afraid when they step out on the field,” he added.

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