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Leeds United midfielder Tyler Adams may be wanted by Manchester United but he is unlikely to leave the Whites, according to journalist Pete O’Rourke.

The Lowdown: Adams linked with Man United

The £57,000-per-week American has enjoyed a strong start to life at Elland Road since his arrival in the summer, starting 11 games in the Premier League and bringing bite and tenacity to the Leeds midfield.

Adams has been linked with a move to Man United recently, though, with Erik ten Hag viewing him as a potentially strong target for the Red Devils.

One journalist has now given his take on the situation, and it’s one which makes for pleasant reading for the Yorkshire faithful.

The Latest: Adams expected to stay at Leeds

Speaking to GiveMeSport, O’Rourke has backed Adams to stay put with the Whites, rather than joining Man United so soon after arriving in England.

The journalist said of the USA international:

“He’s full of energy, has got a great engine on him as well, and as I said, I think he’s been one of Leeds’s better performers so far this season.

“So, obviously those performances have caught the eye of Manchester United, but I’m sure Leeds are pretty confident that they’ll be able to keep hold of Tyler Adams going forward.”

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The Verdict: Already a crucial figure

Losing Adams so soon would be an almighty blow for Leeds, with the 23-year-old already so influential, averaging a highly impressive four tackles per game in the league this season – the second-highest in the squad.

He was outstanding in last weekend’s 2-1 win at Liverpool, winning three tackles and five duels, and manager Jesse Marsch is a big fan, having said in the aftermath of that game that his compatriot is having a ‘great season’ for the Whites.

The fact that a club of Man United’s stature are already keen on signing Adams highlights how good he has been and this is hopefully only the start for him in a Leeds shirt, with the upcoming World Cup also a great chance to showcase his brilliance in the biggest stage of all for his nation.

Sheffield Wednesday return to League One action tonight as they take on Bristol Rovers at Hillsborough.

Darren Moore’s side lost ground in the automatic promotion race as they could only draw 1-1 at Lincoln City at the weekend, so they will be looking to get back to winning ways when they take on Joey Barton’s side tonight

Unfortunately for the Owls manager, he looks set to be without two of his key players for this game after both Ben Heneghan and Will Vaulks were forced off through injury at Sincil Bank on Saturday.

Here is how Football FanCast expects Moore to line up his Sheffield Wednesday side against the Pirates, with three changes anticipated from the team which started against Lincoln.

David Stockdale looks unlikely to lose his place in between the sticks any time soon after keeping eight clean sheets in the league so far this season.

With Heneghan out injured along with Reece James, Dominic Iorfa looks likely to return in a back three, with Michael Ihiekwe and Mark McGuinness both keeping their places.

Marvin Johnson and Liam Palmer will most likely continue as the wing-backs if Moore decides to stick with the 3-4-1-2 formation that he has favoured for the majority of this season.

After Vaulks’ injury against Lincoln, George Byers looks the favourite to reclaim the starting spot alongside Barry Bannan in midfield, which is a blow for the Owls given the former Cardiff City man’s “quality” performances in recent outings.

Josh Windass seems undroppable on current form after registering four goals and four assists in 15 league appearances this season, so he should keep his place at attacking midfield.

Lee Gregory’s three goals in his last two games see him keep his place in attack, but Michael Smith now hasn’t scored since September, so Malik Wilks could replace him as Moore looks to earn another important three points on Wednesday night in front of the Sky Sports cameras.

Everton were on top of the world under Carlo Ancelotti when his reign truly began at the start of the 2020/21 season.

Having identified the gaping hole that was the Toffees midfield, he set out to fix it by adding Abdoulaye Doucoure and Allan into the fold.

The decision to acquire the Brazilian, who was 29 at the time of signing, was one which indicated that the Italian was there to bring instant success.

He then had them sat top of the table having won their opening seven games in all competitions, with James Rodriguez’s classy displays lighting up an empty Goodison Park.

Looking back on that now, it seems like a fever dream.

What progress was made during that season was melted away after Ancelotti abruptly left for Real Madrid, and Rafa Benitez arrived to cull the club of all hope.

The signings like Allan for £25m (including add-ons), who were intended to bring instant success, changed from statements of intent to money misspent on ageing talent.

These moves did not take Everton any closer to their European dreams, although at first they seemed that they might, because the project remained unfinished.

Having now left for Saudi Arabia, he spent 107 weeks on Merseyside. Many would argue during his time at the club actually reverted.

That’s not to completely blame the 31-year-old, although he did sit on wages of £70k-per-week whilst only featuring 57 times for the club. In total, he has cost Everton around £32.5m.

He was advertised as a tough-tackling midfield general upon arrival, who could win and carry the ball whilst also possessing the talent to deliver in the final third.

Across these appearances, he did not score and only assisted three times, compared to the 11 he scored and 17 he set up for his former side Napoli.

Broadcaster and Everton fan, Dave Downie, at one point during Allan’s Everton career, labelled him an “imposter” with regard to how he would go missing when playing away from home.

When signing a seasoned professional like him, Evertonians rightly expected a lot.

However, they were ultimately let down by him and the whole promise that was sold by Ancelotti.

That period will always be remembered with fondness, but at the end of the day, it is another example of Farhad Moshiri’s spending once again going to waste.

Celtic have completed the signing of West Ham United youngster Justin Osagie, according to reports in the last 48 hours.

The Lowdown: Summer of negotiations

The defender joined the Irons following a spell with Southend United, and his performances in the youth ranks at the London Stadium clearly caught the eye.

The Hoops had been in advanced talks to sign the 17-year-old for the majority of the summer, and after weeks of negotiations, the talented prospect has now swapped the Premier League for the Scottish Premiership.

The Latest: Celtic complete Osagie deal

According to the Daily Record, Michael Nicholson and the Hoops hierarchy have now agreed a deal to sign Osagie ‘on a three-year contract’, and he will link up with their ‘B team squad’.

It’s stated that he will be playing in the ‘Lowland League under coaches Darren O’Dea and Stephen McManus’.

The Verdict: Another star in the making?

Francis Turley recently put pen to paper in Glasgow from Glentoran, and Osagie is now following in his footsteps to be the next player to walk through the doors north of the border.

The ‘highly rated’ youngster, as dubbed by former BBC journalist Fraser Fletcher, has already been selected to represent the Republic of Ireland’s U19s, despite only making one appearance for the Hammers before making the switch.

Osagie will have no doubt been looking for a fresh challenge given his lack of game time in London and it’s great to see the Bhoys building for the future after losing a few youngsters of their own.

West Ham United have joined the mix to sign Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay this summer, according to reports.

The Lowdown: Moyes keeping busy…

After signing the likes of Nayef Aguerd, Flynn Downes, Alphonse Areola, Gianluca Scamacca, Maxwel Cornet and Thilo Kehrer, Irons manager David Moyes is reportedly keeping busy before September 1.

Bids have gone in for new targets such as Flamengo forward Lazaro, while it is believed that the east Londoners are closing in on a deal for Chelsea left-back Emerson Palmieri.

Other players from Stamford Bridge, like Armando Broja and Ruben Loftus-Cheek, are also of interest to the Hammers, who are also eyeing a raid on another Premier League club in their hunt for McTominay.

The Latest: talkSPORT make McTominay claim…

According to reports, the Scotland international has turned West Ham’s heads amid their search for a midfielder.

talkSPORT claim that the in-demand McTominay is wanted by Moyes, along with Everton, Leicester, Newcastle, who have all ‘registered an interest’ in the 25-year-old.

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The Verdict: Make the move?

With West Ham having failed to sign Amadou Onana from Lille, who eventually joined Everton, McTominay could be an alternative to potentially come in and provide a different option to Declan Rice and Tomas Soucek.

The latter has attracted criticism for a few of his performances over 2021/22, potentially motivating Moyes to turn to the transfer market.

The 59-year-old is allegedly a ‘known fan’ of McTominay, with Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone even calling the Scotland midfielder one of ‘the best’ in world football when his team came up against the Red Devils in February.

The 6 foot 3 colossus, whilst being at the centre of recent criticism at Old Trafford himself, could benefit from a move away, and West Ham arguably need another option in front of the back four – could it be a match made in heaven?

Everton are reportedly ‘extremely keen’ on signing Chelsea midfielder Billy Gilmour this summer, according to journalist Fraser Fletcher. 

The lowdown: Heavily linked

The Toffees have been heavily linked with a move for Gilmour throughout the ongoing transfer window, with some reports suggesting that Frank Lampard had previously been given the green light to bring the youngster to Goodison Park.

However, the 21-year-old former Glasgow Rangers academy prospect remains in London ahead of the new Premier League season getting underway this weekend following a disappointing 2021/22 campaign whilst on loan at Norwich City.

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Now it appears as though Everton are finally ready to step up their attempts to bring Gilmour to Goodison Park…

The latest: ‘Enquiries’

Taking to Twitter, journalist Fletcher has claimed that the Merseyside outfit have made ‘enquires’ regarding the 15-cap Scotland international.

He stated: “Everton extremely keen on getting Billy Gilmour on loan. As I’ve said before Frank Lampard is a huge fan and Chelsea ready to hear proposal for season long loan. Enquiries have already been made, full negotiations to begin shortly.”

Fletcher continued: “Lots of clubs also considering Gilmour bid but Lampard and Everton to move first.”

The verdict: Get it done

Having sold talismanic forward Richarlison to Tottenham, so far this summer the Blues have only managed to add James Tarkowski, Dwight McNeil and Ruben Vinagre to a squad that avoid relegation by the narrowest of margins last term.

On the eve of the 2022/23 season getting underway, that’s a worrying state of affairs and the interest in the likes of Gilmour, Armando Broja and Idrissa Gueye needs to turn into something tangible sooner rather than later if Lampard is going to be able to compete, particularly in light of the Dominic Calvert-Lewin injury news this week.

Operating as a defensive midfielder and in a box-to-box role, last season, Gilmour provided two assists in 28 appearances for a struggling Norwich side, earning a 6.82 Sofascore rating whilst winning 3.8 duels, making 1.0 key pass and completing 1.2 clearances on average per league outing – showcasing battling qualities to accompany his clever passing ability.

Sharing a close stylistic likeness to such top-class operators as Ruben Neves and Joao Moutinho (Fbref), the talented Scot – who was hailed as a ‘diamond’ by former Leeds United frontman Noel Whelan – certainly has what it takes to be a success in the Premier League.

Albeit only likely to be a loan deal that could see Everton take on a £43,000 per week wage (Spotrac), signing a player of Gilmour’s ilk would be a sensational coup for the Toffees and one that Lampard’s preexisting relationship will hopefully help come to fruition.

Leeds United may decide to ‘ramp up their efforts’ to sign Rennes forward Martin Terrier, according to journalist Ben Jacobs.

The Lowdown: Leeds keen on Terrier

The Whites are still yet to bring in a new centre-forward this summer to rival Patrick Bamford and Joe Gelhardt.

Plenty of attackers have been linked though, including Terrier – Phil Hay said that Leeds like the 25-year-old Rennes front man, who would cost in excess of £30m.

European football writer Tim Williams called the forward ‘phenomenal’ following a fine 2021/22 campaign where he netted 21 Ligue 1 goals in 37 games, and Jacobs has now been having his say on a possible transfer.

The Latest: Jacobs’ comments

Talking to GiveMeSport, journalist Jacobs said that Leeds ‘really like’ Terrier and may decide to ‘ramp up their efforts’ to sign him with the new season just days away.

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“This is a player that Leeds really like. It’s not as advanced as Kalimuendo at this point, but we’re getting to that stage now where Leeds don’t want to start the season over-reliant on Bamford, and as a consequence, they may well ramp up their efforts on Terrier.”

The Verdict: Gamble

Terrier may have just come off the back of a free-scoring campaign in France, however, a £30m+ move, which would be a record for Leeds, could be a gamble.

The 2021/22 season is the only time Terrier has hit double figures in the league, and as Hay mentions, he may not suit Leeds’ resale model at the age of 25.

Going after a young target like Arnaud Kalimuendo or proven Premier League quality in Che Adams would be a cheaper and potentially smarter choice, with Leeds’ summer outlay likely to surpass £100m in one window for the first time in their history.

ExWHUemployee has dropped an update on reported West Ham United transfer target Amadou Onana.

What’s the talk?

In a recent post on Twitter, the Hammers transfer insider confirmed that, following Dharmesh Sheth’s tweet claiming that David Moyes is considering a second bid for the LOSC Lille defensive midfielder after seeing an initial €23m (£20m) offer rejected, this is indeed the case.

In response to a question asking whether the reports of West Ham’s interest in Onana are accurate, Ex replied: “Yes.”

In further comments made on The West Ham Way podcast, Ex went on to reveal that, while the Ligue 1 side are believed to be demanding a figure in the region of €60m (£51m) for the 20-year-old, the Irons are only willing to offer up to €45m (£39m) for the Belgium international this summer.

Regarding the club’s pursuit of the Lille midfielder, the insider said: “We put in a bid of around €23m. Definitely, 100% a target. Apparently, Lille are looking for up to €60m for him and want to encourage a bidding war with Arsenal to try and get the figure up as close towards €60m as possible.

“West Ham now have a dilemma as to whether they go back in. They won’t offer €60m for him, not for a midfielder who’s not proven. I doubt they’d pay €60m for a player like that, but if they could get him for around €40m or €45m then it might be something that we consider.

“I think it’s a deal that could be revisited, not in the near future as in this week but maybe next or in the not-so-distant future.”

Supporters will be buzzing

Considering just how exciting a prospect Onana looks to be, Ex’s claim that West Ham are considering a second bid for the 20-year-old is sure to be news that will leave the London Stadium faithful buzzing.

Indeed, following his €8.5m (£7m) move to Lille last summer, the £9m-rated talent highly impressed over his 32 Ligue 1 appearances in 2021/22, scoring one goal and creating three big chances for his teammates, as well as making an average of 1.5 interceptions, 0.9 tackles and winning 3.4 duels – at a success rate of 54% – per game.

Furthermore, according to FBref data, the £5.5k-per-week Belgian also ranks in the top 6% of midfielders in Europe’s big five leagues and European competitions for tackles per 90, in addition to the top 21% for aerials won, the top 24% for clearances and the top 25% for interceptions over the last 365 days.

As such, with Mark Noble having retired from professional football at the end of last season, coupled with both Declan Rice and Tomas Soucek being linked with moves away from east London this summer, it is easy to see why Moyes would be interested in a move for Onana ahead of West Ham’s 2022/23 campaign.

Indeed, the one-cap international who Jonas Boldt dubbed a “promising young talent” would not only appear to be a signing who will simply plug the Noble-shaped hole in the Hammers midfield next term, but he could well become the Irons’ first-choice in the position for many a year to come.

AND in other news: “All I can say is…”: Ex reveals huge WHU transfer update, supporters will be buzzing

Leeds United securing a move for RB Leipzig midfielder Tyler Adams can now happen ‘very quickly’, according to Bild.

The Lowdown: Phillips to leave Leeds

The Whites look set to lose star midfielder Kalvin Phillips after they agreed on a £42m fee with Manchester City for the 26-year-old on Friday.

A transfer is expected to be finalised this week, with Leeds looking to bring teenage midfielder Darko Gyabi to Elland Road from the Etihad Stadium in a separate £5m deal.

Adams has been ‘on the shortlist’ at Elland Road when it comes to senior replacements for Phillips, and it looks as if Leeds chiefs can now push through a move.

The Latest: Adams transfer update

Bild provided an update regarding Adams’ future at Leipzig on Monday morning, amid links of a move to Yorkshire.

They claimed that ‘things can go fast’ and happen ‘very quickly’ when it comes to a potential move to Elland Road due to Phillips’ pending transfer to Manchester City and Leipzig’s swoop for Xaver Schlager.

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The Verdict: Time to act

Time is of the essence when it comes to bringing in a replacement for Phillips, and it seems as if Leeds now have an ideal opportunity to do so when it comes to signing Adams.

The USA international has been described as ‘unbelievable’ by Ralf Rangnick and an ‘elite’ number six by reporter Andrew Stern, and he has previously worked under Jesse Marsch at both New York Red Bulls and Leipzig.

Marsch mainly used Adams as a holding midfielder but also played him at full-back and as a right midfielder.

However, you’d expect that the 23-year-old will need to operate as an out-and-out defensive midfielder to replace Phillips, should a move to Leeds materialise.

Fabrizio Romano has dropped an update on the future of rumoured Leeds United transfer target James Milner.

What’s the talk?

In a recent post on Twitter, the Italian journalist revealed that, despite the versatile central midfielder receiving three proposals from interested clubs this summer, the 36-year-old is now set to put pen to paper on a new one-year deal with Liverpool – seeing him remain at Anfield until at least June 2023.

This is likely to come as a blow to Victor Orta and Leeds, with Joe Donnohue suggesting in a recent article for the Yorkshire Evening Post that the Whites could well have been one of the teams to make an approach for the former England international – as Jesse Marsch’s side have been linked with a move for their academy graduate continuously over the past two years.

In his tweet, the transfer insider said: “James Milner received three proposals/approaches from other clubs but he always wanted to stay at Liverpool as priority. New deal will be valid until June 2023. Final details to be resolved soon then paperwork will be ready to be signed.”

Supporters will be gutted

With Stuart Dallas having been ruled out of action until the turn of the new year, it is easy to see why Leeds could have been one of the clubs interested in the signing of Milner on a free this summer, as the Liverpool midfielder and the Northern Ireland international appear to be cut from the same cloth.

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Despite his game time becoming more limited with each passing season, the £1.8m-rated dynamo nevertheless remains an incredibly important part of Jurgen Klopp’s squad – something the 36-year-old undoubtedly proved in 2021/22.

Indeed, according to FBref data, the £150k-per-week veteran ranks in the top 2% of midfielders in Europe’s big five leagues for progressive passes per 90, as well as the top 5% for passes attempted, the top 1% for xA, the top 13% for shot-creating actions, the top 3% for tackles, the top 14% for blocks and the top 22% for interceptions over the last 365 days.

Aside from these impressive metrics, it is Milner’s ability to operate in a number of different positions that makes him such a valuable asset, with the Englishman playing 20 games in central midfield, five in defensive midfield, four at right-back and one from left midfield over the course of the season.

This positional versatility would have very much made the former Leeds starlet a perfect replacement for the injured Dallas, who himself is adept at operating from a number of positions across the pitch, with the 31-year-old playing 15 games at left-back, 13 at right-back, six in central midfield, one in defensive midfield and one from left midfield throughout 21/22.

However, following Romano’s latest update, it now would appear as if any hope Leeds may have held regarding a move for Milner this summer have now been dashed, something that is sure to come as a gutting blow to Orta, Jesse Marsch and Leeds supporters alike.

AND in other news: Orta can seal “outstanding” Raphinha replacement with Leeds bid for £72k-p/w “machine”