Tottenham Interested in £25m Leeds Player, Despite His Arsenal Allegiance in the Past

Tottenham Hotspur is said to be tracking Leeds United’s central midfielder, Tyler Adams, who has previously stated his childhood allegiance to Arsenal. Tottenham has already made notable moves in this transfer window. The club from North London has secured the services of Guglielmo Vicario, James Maddison, Manor Solomon, and Ashley Phillips. Additionally, contracts with Micky […]

Aug 8, 2023 - 09:00

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Tottenham Interested in £25m Leeds Player, Despite His Arsenal Allegiance in the Past

Tottenham Hotspur is said to be tracking Leeds United’s central midfielder, Tyler Adams, who has previously stated his childhood allegiance to Arsenal.

Tottenham has already made notable moves in this transfer window. The club from North London has secured the services of Guglielmo Vicario, James Maddison, Manor Solomon, and Ashley Phillips. Additionally, contracts with Micky van de Ven and Alejo Veliz are nearing completion.

However, Tottenham is far from done. They continue to seek further additions to their squad, and according to 90min, they have a keen interest in attracting Leeds and USMNT talent, Adams.

Tottenham Tyler Adams — Photo by George Wood/Getty Images

Tottenham Monitors Tyler Adams

Tyler Adams faced a season of relegation with Leeds United last season, and it seems likely he will be exiting Elland Road this summer.

The American international is an exceptional player. His stint at Leeds has seen some noteworthy performances, and he possesses the potential to better his game with a bigger club.

While Tottenham currently has a solid midfield structure, there might be a possibility of Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg and Tanguy Ndombele exiting the club, and Rodrigo Bentancur is still a while away from his comeback.

If a reasonably priced option surfaces on the transfer market, Tottenham should certainly consider making a bid, and Adams does fit this criterion.

Although there have been strong links between Chelsea and Adams, the report suggests that they are not the only ones interested in the Leeds United midfielder. Tottenham, Liverpool, Manchester United, Brighton, and Brentford are also monitoring the situation closely.

Adams’ contract includes a £25 million release clause.

Tyler Adams Tottenham — Photo by Aitor Alcalde/Getty Images

His Childhood Admiration for Arsenal

Like most football enthusiasts, Tottenham’s potential recruit, Tyler Adams, had a favoured team during his younger years.

Born and raised in New York, the American admitted in an interview three years back that he was a fervent Arsenal supporter during his youth and looked up to Thierry Henry.

In discussion with MLSSoccer.com’s Stephen Keel, he said, “Thierry Henry was a huge one (influence growing up). Initially, I was an Arsenal fan growing up, so his transfer to New York was a big thing for me, as I was in the academy.

“Having the opportunity to watch him play live was incredible. He was a childhood hero of mine. Watching his scoring prowess, and just his overall skill, have been truly remarkable.”