Beyond his domestic performances, Adams has recently returned from a successful individual campaign at the World Cup with the United States, where he featured in four matches, missed just one group-stage game against Turkey, and bowed out in the round of 16 against Belgium. His leadership and composure on the world stage have reinforced the belief at Carrington that he is ready for the pressure of playing for one of Europe’s biggest clubs.
United have actually been monitoring his progress for several years, including a period in January where a move was mooted before he suffered a mistimed knee injury during a clash at Old Trafford. That injury occurred just minutes into a thrilling 4-4 draw between Bournemouth and United, momentarily halting the momentum of a potential transfer.