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Manchester United are reportedly considering a move for Bournemouth midfielder Tyler Adams as they aim to add a third midfield signing to their summer activity. The USMNT international has emerged as an important target for the Red Devils, who are focusing on value for money after already spending heavily on a major midfield rebuild.

Red Devils looking for more midfield cover

According to the Daily Mail, United are actively assessing the possibility of bringing Adams to Old Trafford as they try to put the final touches on a reshaped midfield group. The club has already been busy in this window, signing Andrey Santos from Chelsea and Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa for a combined outlay of £85 million. Even so, the exit of veteran Brazilian Casemiro on a free transfer and a major injury setback for Manuel Ugarte have pushed the recruitment team to search for additional depth.

Ugarte, who picked up a long-term knee injury while playing for Uruguay at the World Cup, has created a gap in the defensive midfield area that Michael Carrick is eager to plug. While the club is balancing several positional requirements and a tightly controlled transfer budget, Adams has stayed a regular name on their shortlist.

Possible financial opening at the Vitality Stadium

One of the main reasons behind United’s interest in Adams is the likely cost of the deal, which is understood to be about £35m. That figure makes him a much more realistic option than many other top-level holding midfielders currently available. While Bournemouth have stayed firm in their refusal to discuss fellow midfielder Alex Scott, there is a rising view among recruitment circles that the Cherries’ hierarchy would consider a sensible offer for Adams this summer.

The contract situation at the Vitality Stadium is also working in United’s favour as they monitor developments. Both Adams and Scott have only two years left on their present deals, and with Scott reportedly unwilling to agree to an extension, Bournemouth could face the risk of their prized assets entering the final 12 months of their contracts next year. Selling Adams now for a substantial fee would give the South Coast club a chance to reinvest while also avoiding the danger of his value dropping as his contract winds down.

Data-led interest in the USMNT star

The push for Adams is being strongly shaped by United’s changing recruitment model, which now relies heavily on statistical analysis under the leadership of data director Mike Sansoni. The club’s internal figures have underlined the 27-year-old’s outstanding output when measured against other defensive specialists in the top flight. In particular, the former RB Leipzig man - who joined Bournemouth from Leeds United in 2023 - has posted physical work-rate and ground-covering numbers that place him among the elite Premier League performers in recent seasons.

Even though he stands at 5ft 9in, Adams has also caught the attention of Old Trafford scouts with his ability to win aerial challenges and his efficiency in regaining possession. The midfielder played 26 matches for Bournemouth last season, scoring two goals and supplying two assists to help the club finish sixth and qualify for Europa League football next season. His physical influence was equally striking, with last season’s data showing him ranking in the top four out of 85 players in half of the club’s key running categories.

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Strong international credentials

In addition to his club form, Adams has recently returned from a strong individual campaign at the World Cup with the United States, where he appeared in four matches, missed only one group-stage game against Turkey, and exited in the round of 16 against Belgium. His leadership and calmness on the global stage have strengthened the belief at Carrington that he is ready for the demands of playing for one of Europe’s biggest clubs.

United have in fact been tracking his progress for several years, including a spell in January when a move was discussed before he suffered a mistimed knee injury during a match at Old Trafford. That injury came just minutes into a dramatic 4-4 draw between Bournemouth and United, briefly stopping the momentum of a possible transfer.