Tyler Adams emerges as Plan B if the Alex Scott chase fails

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1 July 2026

Manchester United

have already missed out on three of their top midfield targets, much to the dismay of their fans.

Initially, the Red Devils were priced out of moves for

Elliot Anderson

and

Sandro Tonali

, which forced INEOS to knock on West Ham’s door.

Mateus Fernandes, who was

keen to play

alongside his idol,

Bruno Fernandes

, was seen as a

sureshot arrival

despite the

Hammers’ exorbitant valuation

However, Tottenham Hotspur’s late push stunned United, with the North London club

blowing the 20-time English league champions away

with their mega offer.

Although the

Portugal international

insisted that his decision was not motivated by money, it is clear that

financial factors played a role

Now, the Old Trafford side are targeting

Alex Scott

of Bournemouth, and even that chase might prove futile as per

The BBC

The Cherries are keen to stave off competition for the Englishman’s signature, and they have already

blocked an approach from Arsenal

The 22-year-old

will also not come cheap

. Should United face disappointment for a fourth time, they will quickly pivot to Scott’s teammate, Tyler Adams.

“After missing out on Fernandes, United are assessing the situation.

“They have most recently been linked with Bournemouth’s

, although Arsenal have already been told the 22-year-old is not for sale and his current club are keen to tie him down to a long-term contract.

“A second Bournemouth midfielder in Tyler Adams and Brighton’s Carlos Baleba have also been mentioned.”

The American, who is shining at the World Cup, is a more readymade option for the defensive midfield position and United analysts feel the USA international is

even better than Manchester City’s Rodri

at certain aspects.

Tyler Adams would also cost significantly less. Whether INEOS proceed or they keep chasing Scott remains to be seen.

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