 plus achievable add-ons. News of the deal emerged following protracted negotiations with the south coast club, who felt the need for midfield re-enforcements. Adams reportedly underwent a medical on Friday afternoon and the 24-year-old is set to sign a five-year deal. It brings to an end his career with Leeds after one season in which the American made 24 appearances in the 2022-23 Premier League season. On Thursday, The Athletic reported a potential deal for Adams was complicated. Bournemouth believed they had triggered a time-limited relegation release clause valued at $25 million (£20m), but Leeds insisted any such clause had expired. Despite the block in negotiations, talks continued and Adams is now set to return to the top flight. He will join the likes of Philip Billing, Lewis Cook and fellow new signing Alex Scott in the midfield under manager Androni Iraola. Last week, Adams had travelled to London to finalise a sensational move to Chelsea only for the deal to fall through. Mauricio Pochettino's side were interested in the former RB Leipzig star but instead decided to complete blockbuster deals for Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia. Chelsea completed the mega signing of Caicedo, paying an initial $127 million (£100m) for the Ecuador international. They quickly finalised a stunning move for ex-Southampton star Lavia, adding the 19-year-old alongside Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez. Meanwhile, Adams has been recovering from a hamstring injury he sustained back in March. Leeds United revealed Adams underwent 'non-invasive' surgery to rehabilita){kind=link}
Tyler Adams missed out on a transfer to Chelsea, but the USMNT star – who captained his nation at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar – is set to complete a move to stay in the Premier League
USMNT midfielder Tyler Adams is set to complete a transfer to Bournemouth and stay in the Premier League following Leeds United’s relegation last season.
On Friday, Bournemouth agreed a deal with Leeds to sign Adams for a fee of $29 million (£23m) plus achievable add-ons. News of the deal emerged following protracted negotiations with the south coast club, who felt the need for midfield re-enforcements.
Adams reportedly underwent a medical on Friday afternoon and the 24-year-old is set to sign a five-year deal. It brings to an end his career with Leeds after one season in which the American made 24 appearances in the 2022-23 Premier League season.
On Thursday, The Athletic reported a potential deal for Adams was complicated. Bournemouth believed they had triggered a time-limited relegation release clause valued at $25 million (£20m), but Leeds insisted any such clause had expired.