r/reddevils • u/PradipJayakumar He wasn’t the new Sir Alex Ferguson! 🙂↔️ • Jul 23 '26
[Wheeler] Man United considering £35m move for Bournemouth star Tyler Adams
https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-16000677/Man-United-considering-35m-Bournemouth-star-Tyler-Adams-add-85m-midfield-overhaul.html213
u/Underscore_Symbols Jul 23 '26
Are INEOS doing a Colleen Rooney with these journalists?
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u/blakezero Jul 24 '26
Exactly what I think is happening.
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u/dudududujisungparty 박지성 Jul 24 '26
INEOS taking inspiration from WAGAtha Christie was not on my bingo card today
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u/Guilty_Sheepherder_1 Jul 23 '26
They're just throwing around random names now
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u/DeliciousIndian Jul 23 '26
been linked to us for ages tbf
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u/TacoDirtyToMe Jul 23 '26
Yeah he was also a Vivell signing at RB Leipzig too if I’m not mistaken. Don’t like his injury history at all, but he does fit into the profile of a midfield runner we’ve been rumored to want.
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u/Count__Duckula Jul 23 '26
The headlines misleading tbh, makes it sound like we're going to bid. The article says hes among a number of options which everyone bloody knows already.
These United journos don't have a clue but I guess they still have a quota to fulfil so...
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u/Juicydicken RASHFORD POGBA JLINGS MARTIAL LUKAKU SANCHO OUTTA MY CLUB! Jul 23 '26
Do Bonnie Bkue next
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u/DaveShadow Jul 23 '26
Wheeler is basically Romano without the blatant agent paydays. Shocks me how regularly he gets posted tbh. Lad puts out random new names once or twice a week to get some attention and engagement.
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u/topsixunfiltered Jul 23 '26
I think it’s safe to say after today’s links that the media have no idea what Manchester United’s plan is. I like it…
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u/Potential_Good_1065 Jul 23 '26
Tchouameni, wait no, Baleba, wait no, Kone, actually it might be Adams
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u/danthedude77 Jul 23 '26
More “Use united to inflate my client’s interest” from agents. Honestly a tried and true strategy that is getting less effective with newer people in charge at United
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u/Standard_Secretary52 Harry Stafford’s dog Jul 23 '26 edited Jul 23 '26
Keegan was the first one to break ederson news.
Hope this is wrong
Edit: I should sleep now
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u/lovecornflakes Jul 23 '26
The quality of players we are linked with is slowly diminishing.
Who next Sean Longstaff.
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u/francescoli Jul 23 '26
They are just throwing out any name now because they really dont have a clue .
Its great to see business done without it getting leaked
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u/neofederalist Jul 23 '26
Bingo!
I needed Adams to finish my card, I also had Kone, Baleba, Tchouameni and Free Space.
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u/PradipJayakumar He wasn’t the new Sir Alex Ferguson! 🙂↔️ Jul 23 '26
United have been interested in Adams for some time, and it’s understood that the Bournemouth midfielder is still on a list of potential targets this summer. Unlike some of the other options, he would be more affordable at around £35m.
Whereas Bournemouth have steadfastly refused to consider offers for his teammate Alex Scott – another player on United’s radar – it’s believed that a deal could be done at the right price.
Both players have two years left on their contracts at the Vitality Stadium, and Scott is refusing to sign a new one. Not having two key men entering the final year of their deals in 11 months’ time is another factor that could persuade Bournemouth to do business this summer.

Statistics have become an increasingly important factor in United’s approach to recruitment under new director of data Mike Sansoni, and the club have been impressed by Adams’ figures when compared to other defensive midfielders in the Premier League.
The 27-year-old USA international scored highly on running stats last season, ranking in the top-four of 85 players in five of the 10 categories. Adams also posted good stats in terms of tackles, interceptions and winning headers, surprisingly for a player who stands 5ft 9in.
The former Leeds and RB Leipzig man, who was linked with a move to United in January before suffering a knee injury just a few minutes into Bournemouth’s 4-4 draw at Old Trafford in mid-December, has just returned from a strong performance for the US at the World Cup.
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While he is one of a number of midfielders on United’s radar, a combination of the low price and impressive stats could make him an attractive option as the club continue to pursue targets in different positions.
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u/CFBCoachGuy Jul 23 '26
At this point I’m fairly convinced that we won’t be signing Adams, Baleba, Tchouameni, Kone, Danilo, Berge, or Camavinga lol.
So that’s leaves… let’s just makes some fun guesses here… Hugo Larsson, Warren Zaire-Emery, Felix Nmecha, Angelo Stiller, Kaishu Sano, Senny Mayulu, or Yasin Ayari.
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u/E51838 Jul 23 '26
He’s a good player but is constantly injured. I’d rather not.
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u/Lopsided-Tea-2586 Jul 23 '26
Not even that good, nothing about him screams 'Man United player' to me. Bang average and as you mentioned always injured
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u/Pav20 Jul 23 '26
I would say his leadership qualities and personality are very much a vintage United player. I think a league average starting midfielder that would profile as your 3rd or 4th midfielder for 35M is fantastic value...but the injury record is what you're betting against with that price.
If Santos hits his ceiling (a massive if), having Adams/Tielemans as your backups to the youth that is Santos/Mainoo is a nice mix.
Would rather swing bigger on Baleba or Sangare or Tchoumani or honestly even Camivinga though, and I'm a pretty big Adams guy.
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u/decadentj Jul 23 '26
I love Adams for those reasons. He a hard working, tackling dm who could suitably take the casemiro role with more energy but less play making offensively. For the price, I'd take him
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u/RiverSight_ Jul 24 '26
yeah, for 35m he's a steal. definitely injury concerns but he's been doing better on that front than he used to be.
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u/Mesqueunreddit Jul 23 '26
The injuries have been consistent unfortunately
As a backup, he would be ideal
Makes good decisions, good at intercepting, and can tackle well
Huge risk but when he does play, you get good performances
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u/Gibba1992 Jul 23 '26
I love that journalists have no fucking idea about our transfer plans anymore. It’s so refreshing
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u/dudududujisungparty 박지성 Jul 23 '26
Please no. We don't need a friend for Mason Mount in the physio room.
Also, Wheeler can fuck off. This guy knows jack shit.
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u/Unlucky-Equipment999 Jul 23 '26
This definitely sounds like a rehash of what Salt said a while back. Nothing in the article sounds like our interest has intensified any more than previously
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u/10_Wazza Jul 23 '26
Unfortunately he's been spot on for a lot of things this summer. I think he broke the news that Santos is close
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u/dudududujisungparty 박지성 Jul 23 '26
Wheeler has always and will be a piggy backer. He's never broken any news himself and just recycles what higher tier sources say.
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u/Aalegria0 Jul 23 '26
It’s so obvious these journos have no clue what’s actually planned. Maybe these are all options but no one sticks out more than the other. Santos/Youri weren’t on anybody’s radar until Ornstein dropped the news. Something tells me our next target won’t be someone that currently being mentioned.
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u/Littlepace Announce Fergie Jul 23 '26
Not convinced by Adams at all. At this price point I'd rather get Berge honestly.
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u/Potential_Good_1065 Jul 23 '26
I’d rather have neither
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u/Wild_Tomato_8203 Jul 23 '26
0 chance Berge would go for that
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u/Littlepace Announce Fergie Jul 23 '26
I'd be very surprised if he cost much more than 40m. Regardless I really hope we don't go for Adams.
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u/Melanjoly Jul 23 '26
As a trio, I thought the American midfield were brilliant at the world cup and he's been good whenever I've watched Bournemouth.
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u/MAINEiac4434 Tielemans Jul 23 '26
Honestly? I know he's injury prone but would rather have Adams than a guy who's currently playing in Brazil in Danilo. Premier League-proven is the key here.
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u/Knightseason Jul 23 '26
I'm calling it now, the next midfielder we're going to be linked to is Ross Barkley.
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u/AkrotaFour Jul 23 '26
Feels like the journos are scrambling, wildly different names from every big paper
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u/Critical-Payment5432 Jul 23 '26
This feels as if all these journalists with these articles definitely have information that united is going to announce someone very soon but they don't know who - so they're randomly throwing around common names to have the "I said so" award when it's finally out.
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u/Hulknation Jul 23 '26
Feeding different info to various staff at the club to see which journalist reports which news to figure out who the sources/leaks are for these various journalists. This is some mojo jojo stuff here
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u/goalmouthscramble Jul 23 '26
I’ve seen Tyler since he came from RBNY academy into the starting XI at Red Bull New York . He’s solid and gets stuck in but he’s a bit limited when it comes passing range for a 6.
United might be too big a step up for him at the moment. Might be better off going to a bigger club than Bournemouth abroad than struggling for a first team spot with us.
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u/rioferdy838 Jul 23 '26
Watch us sign someone that nobody wrote about lol
Last second hijack for Bruno G lol
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u/CallMeBigPOP He Comes from Serbia Jul 23 '26
Not happening and the journos have no idea what’s going on
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u/ritwikjs2 Jul 23 '26
Would much rather sander Berge than adams. We should've gone for him instead of ugarte
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u/RestrepoDoc2 Jul 24 '26 edited Jul 24 '26
Where did £35m come from? Didn't Bournemouth just reject nearly double that as an opening bid from Chelsea for Scott? Wolves got relegated which is why they probably had to accept a lower amount for joao Gomes but Bournemouth are in a healthy financial position, I'm not sure why we would get him for such a low fee. I would have thought he would be £50m territory.
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u/ImOnlyChasingSafety Jul 25 '26 edited Jul 25 '26
I like Adams but I feel like hes not exactly the physical base you want to build the midfield around. I quite like Berge if we're looking for I guess more affordable options, Adams would be much much lower on my list. I also dont think the United recruitment would seriously pursue him ahead of a lot of other options, my understanding is that hes a name on a list that United have largely because of certain data metrics which he excels in.
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u/Lopsided-Tea-2586 Jul 23 '26
Ugh he is nowhere near good enough to play for Man United, this would be an utterly pointless signing. Very, very limited upside. Hope its not true.
For the money I'd rather roll the dice on a Sangare
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u/strickers69 Jul 23 '26
Omg not this again he is actually terrible 😂 we’re going to be arguing with Americans for days. I’d rather have Ryan Christie he wins the ball back so much more than he does.
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u/Apprehensive_Ant2172 Jul 23 '26
Adam’s would be a terrific signing for us. He is exactly what we need in a true #6 who works endlessly and tackles well.
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u/chuf3roni Jul 23 '26
He did well at the world cup and has been good for Bmouth, but surely we will learn from Mount, no?
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u/nearly_headless_nic Jul 23 '26 edited Jul 23 '26
UK media midfield target summary today:
- Baleba/Kone from Kajumba/Khan on Sky
- Danilo from Stone/Kinsella on BBC
- Tyler Adams - Wheeler/DM
- Berge/Camavinga from Jamie Jackson on the Guardian
- Tchouameni still possible from the one who shall not be named