Romeo Lavia and Moises Caicedo might be replaced with the Leeds United midfielder.
Tyler Adams, a midfielder for Leeds United, is currently a target for Liverpool, although a recent rumor indicates that they are trailing another Premier League team in the race for his services.
Is Tyler Adams leaving Leeds?
Following Leeds’ relegation to the Championship last season, Adams caught the eye of several Premier League clubs. Chelsea came close to signing him earlier in the window, but negotiations fell through at the last minute.
The USMNT player, whose contract includes a £20 million release clause, was scheduled to have a physical before finalizing a transfer to Stamford Bridge, but he finally chose to return to Leeds, where he still has four years left on his term.
Despite the 24-year-old’s long-term contract, the Whites will be helpless to prevent his departure if the £20 million release clause is paid, and AFC Bournemouth are now prepared to match it.
According to a report from 90min, the Cherries have agreed to pay the release clause for the Leeds star, and negotiations are currently underway in an effort to reach an understanding with the player’s camp.
However, Liverpool, who recently lost out on both Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia to Chelsea, are also interested in signing the central midfielder, so Bournemouth may face competition for his services.
Due to the departures of Jordan Henderson, Fabinho, James Milner, Naby Keita, and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Jurgen Klopp is in desperate need of new midfield options, and they have set their sights on the American.
Although Adams is currently sidelined with a hamstring injury, Klopp may need to act quickly if he wants to win the transfer race as the Reds’ interest only seems tentative at this point. Bournemouth recently agreed to match the release clause, so Klopp may need to act quickly.
What does Tyler Adams get paid?
After making an impression in the Bundesliga, the former RB Leipzig player joined Leeds, where he is currently bound by a £55k per week deal. The media quickly referred to him as a “beast” after his arrival.
The USMNT captain made an impression during his first year in England, particularly from a defensive standpoint, even though he was powerless to stop the Whites from being demoted to the Championship.
According to FBref, the defensive midfielder’s positional peers over the past year rate him in the 98th percentile for tackles and the 97th percentile for blocks per 90, suggesting he could be a great replacement for Lavia and Caicedo.
Last season, the no-nonsense midfield enforcer made 89 tackles in the Premier League, the joint-fourth highest figure in the division, far more than Lavia and only 11 fewer than Caicedo.
At just £20m, Adams could be a bargain signing this summer, so it could be wise for Liverpool to match his release clause in the next few days, as a move to Anfield would surely be his preferred destination ahead of Bournemouth.
Last season, the no-nonsense midfield enforcer made 89 tackles in the Premier League, the joint-fourth highest figure in the division, far more than Lavia and only 11 fewer than Caicedo.
At just £20m, Adams could be a bargain signing this summer, so it could be wise for Liverpool to match his release clause in the next few days, as a move to Anfield would surely be his preferred destination ahead of Bournemouth.