Tyler Adams may be the midfield signing to complete Manchester United's summer rebuild.
According to latest reports, Manchester United are prepared to bid for Tyler Adams this summer.
The Bournemouth midfielder is expected to cost around £35 million this summer. Adams would be United's third midfield signing following Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans through the door at Old Trafford.
United have a long-term interest in Adams and appreciate his skillset in midfield. His strengths would complement the likes of Bruno Fernandes and Tielemans.
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Tyler Adams explains his style of play
Adams may not be the marquee signing that United fans have been crying out for, and as a former Leeds United player he would likely split opinion.
But the 27-year-old USA international does have a unique set of strengths that could platform his more creative teammates.
“My role in football is not always the prettiest! It's not like Antoine Semenyo scoring goals, dribbling, doing his thing. But I'm a guy that wants to win, a competitor,†Adams told AFCB.
“My role might not grab headlines, but if I play it right, it could potentially be invaluable for the team. I'm selfless, I want to do the work that makes the others look as good as they can. And I enjoy doing it.â€
Data certainly backs up Adams' claim, ranking him as one of the best defensive midfielders. According to ScoutLab, Adams ranks in the top 15th percentile for aerial duels won, tackles, interceptions, blocked shots and defensive actions.
United's midfield rebuild has so far been focused on bringing in midfield controllers, tempo dictators and line-breaking passers. Adams would round off the rebuild by adding some much-needed defensive muscle.
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Tyler Adams quote is awfully similar to Manuel Ugarte's quote
Manuel Ugarte suffered a serious injury during the World Cup, meaning United need to replace him in Michael Carrick's squad.
When Ugarte was signed for £42m from PSG, he explained his style of play and said something very similar to Adams.
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“I consider myself a complete player. I'm good at recovering the ball, but I'm also very good with the ball. Of course there are things to improve and there's no better place than here to do it.â€
Ugarte also spoke about the Uruguayan football mentality of ‘Garra Charrua', explaining the meaning as: “It's about fighting for every ball like it was your very last.â€
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