In years gone by, Manchester United<\/a> fans have often been left worried about replacing key players, with such a feeling likely to come to fruition again this summer.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Experienced central midfielder Casemiro announced a couple of months ago that he would be departing Old Trafford at the end of his current contract this summer.<\/p>\n The Brazilian has resurrected his career in the Premier League<\/a> over the last couple of months, subsequently featuring in all but two league games to date.<\/p>\n He\u2019s also registered 10 combined goal contributions in such a period, currently sitting third within the senior ranks for such a category, with only Bruno Fernandes and Bryan Mbeumo managing more.<\/p>\n However, the hierarchy now have a huge task to replace the 33-year-old this window, with work now firmly underway to try and bolster the midfield department.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Over the last couple of weeks, Newcastle United star Sandro Tonali<\/a> has emerged as one of the Red Devils\u2019 main targets to replace the outgoing Casemiro this summer.<\/p>\n The Italian international has been strongly linked with a switch to Old Trafford<\/a>, but any transfer would likely be an expensive one for INEOS and United this window.<\/p>\n It\u2019s been reported that a fee in the region of \u00a380m would be required for a deal to be completed, which would be one of the club\u2019s most expensive signings in their 148-year history.<\/p>\n However, Tonali isn\u2019t the only Premier League option currently in their sights, with Bournemouth star Tyler Adams<\/a> another player who\u2019s currently under consideration.<\/p>\n According to organist Ben Jacobs, the American international is just one name on their shortlist, with a view to making a potential offer when the window opens.<\/p>\n He also stated that it\u2019s not the first time the Red Devils have wanted a deal for the 27-year-old, after talks were previously held<\/a> with his representatives back in January.<\/p>\n It\u2019s unclear whether the Cherries would sanction a transfer this summer, but a fee in the region of \u00a340m has previously been mooted for the midfielder\u2019s signature.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n As previously mentioned, Tonali is still one of United\u2019s main transfer targets this season, with the Newcastle star potentially available for transfer when the window opens.<\/p>\n The Magpies have heavily relied on success in the Premier League to fund their heavy spending, but Eddie Howe\u2019s side have massively fallen below expectations this term.<\/p>\n His men sit in 14th place in England\u2019s top-flight, with only a slight chance the club will secure European football next season – with any failure to do so opening the door to key personnel departing.<\/p>\n The Italian would no doubt be seen as one of their biggest assets, especially considering the interest from United, but also the likes of Arsenal and Manchester City.<\/p>\n However, despite the possibility of a deal for the 25-year-old, the Red Devils should look to pursue a move for Adams instead during the summer transfer window.<\/p>\n The Bournemouth star is available for half of the fee the Italian would command, but has managed to produce some remarkable stats – many of which are better than the Newcastle star\u2019s.<\/p>\n When comparing their underlying figures from the ongoing campaign, it\u2019s clear that Adams is better without the ball – something which United will need upon Casemiro\u2019s departure.<\/p>\n The Cherries sensation has made a staggering 11.6 defensive contributions per 90 so far this season, whilst also making an average of 2.6 tackles in every game he\u2019s featured.<\/p>\n Both of the aforementioned figures are higher than those produced by the Magpies star, whilst also ranking him within the top 20% of midfielders in the division.<\/p>\n Tyler Adams – PL stats (2025\/26)<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n Statistics (per 90)<\/p>\n<\/th>\n Tally<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n Games played<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 18<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Goals & assists<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 3<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Pass accuracy<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 87%<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Passes per 90<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 45.1<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Tackles made<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 2.6<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Interceptions made<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 1.8<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Ball recoveries made<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 4.8<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Clearances made<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 2.1<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n Adams has also thrived in interceptions made – as seen by his tally of 1.8 per 90 – which like his tackles made, is also higher than the tally produced by Tonali.<\/p>\n With the ball at his feet, the Cherries star has also dominated the Newcastle ace, as seen with his tally of 87% passes completed, whilst managing to complete 46% of his dribbles.<\/p>\n When combining all the stats in and out of possession, it\u2019s evident that Adams is a player who\u2019s certainly been underappreciated over the last couple of months, with pundit Ian Wright previously suggesting that the midfielder gives him “[N’Golo] Kante vibes<\/a>“.<\/p>\n He\u2019s certainly a player who could provide the difference in the absence of Casemiro, with his rumoured \u00a340m price tag allowing the Red Devils to secure a bargain.<\/p>\n Tonali would also be a superb addition given his top-level experience, but ultimately, the price difference should see the hierarchy make the American a priority.<\/p>\n \n Man Utd chasing \u00a340m deal for Premier League star<\/strong>
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