Graham Smyth reports that Tyler Adams worked out with Leeds United at Thorp Arch on Thursday (17 August) despite Bournemouth having exercised his release clause.
Although Leeds‘ position on Adams’ transfer to Bournemouth has not altered, the Yorkshire Evening Post journalist said (17 August) that the 24-year-old has not demonstrated any signs of pressuring a move when he was working out at the team.
According to The Athletic (17 August), Leeds contend that the Cherries failed to submit their offer before Adams‘ release clause expired, and Adams himself has not reached a personal agreement with the south coast club.
long journey?
Both Leeds and Bournemouth have a lot to work out as Adams continues his recovery from injury.
Although it appears that the two sides cannot agree on the details of Bournemouth’s offer for the USMNT player, The Athletic reports that the proposal was made on Monday, August 14, before the clause expired.
After agreeing with Leeds, Andoni Iraola’s team faces more obstacles. Adams appeared to be set to join Chelsea, but as the Daily Mail reported (12 August), the Blues withdrew from the agreement after triggering the release clause due to concerns over his injury.
After the September international break, Adams is expected to get back in shape, so interested clubs wouldn’t have to wait too long to use the American. However, a transfer to the coast is his greatest chance of returning to the Premier League now that his release clause has expired.
Adams‘ stance on the subject is crucial in this case, as Smyth points out. He doesn’t appear rushed to quit the club based on his presence at Thorp Arch. He will probably be very frustrated that his move to Chelsea did not materialise.
While Mauricio Pochettino‘s team now has many unanswered questions, it would be difficult for a player from the Championship to turn down a move to one of the biggest clubs in the world with such a manager. Perhaps compared to what the former RB Leipzig star could have had in West London, Bournemouth feels like a step down.
The prospect of joining a team comparable to Chelsea has diminished now that his release clause has expired. Adams may still have a long way to go if Leeds’ tenacious negotiating tactics with people like Willy Gnonto and Luis Sinisterra are any indication.
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