Leeds United fans will be impressed by how effectively their side has handled with adversity so far this season. Daniel Farke had to pick up the pieces from a number of high profile departures this summer and construct a new-look Whites XI capable of challenging near the top of the Championship.
The early signs appear to indicate that the Whites will be in promotion contention for the majority of the long season ahead, with six games now completed in the testing level and Leeds just losing one.
It appears that the signings in through the door this summer have also been thought about methodically, in contrast to Leeds’ recent Premier League past, when rash purchases entered the building and flopped, with new summer signing Largie Ramazani opening his Whites account this weekend away at Cardiff City.
Furthermore, Ao Tanaka and Manor Solomon have both looked comfortable at the level when given the opportunity, with the German fully aware that he will need to use his entire squad to stand a chance of promotion.
While these new faces appear to be fitting in well, other purchases from Leeds’ not-so-distant Premier League days failed to win over the hardened Elland Road crowds, including this expensive £20 million buyback in 2022.
Tyler Adams’ transfer to Leeds
Tyler Adams would arrive in Leeds during the same busy summer transfer season that saw the likes of Luis Sinisterra, Maximilian Wober, and many others join for megabucks from rich European outfits, with the buzz surrounding all of these lavish purchases skyrocketing.
Many considered the American midfielder as an obvious successor to Kalvin Phillips, who was moved to Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City during the busy transfer season. However, those who expected the world of the ex-RB Leipzig man on his arrival were disappointed.
He was also expected to be a good signing because of his former connections to then-Leeds manager Jesse Marsch, having worked together at the New York Red Bulls and RB Leipzig, but not even that connection could save the now-25-year-old’s forgettable time in West Yorkshire.
Instead, Adams’ tenure at Leeds would be cut short because he lacked the leadership abilities and determination of the outgoing Phillips to steer his new club away from relegation, and his one complete season with the Whites was marred by Leeds’ relegation to the second tier.
| Full Leeds XI for Adams’ Premier League debut | |
|---|---|
| Leeds 2-1 Wolverhampton Wanderers, August 2022 | |
| 1. GK – Ilian Meslier | |
| 2. RB – Rasmus Kristensen | |
| 3. CB – Robin Koch | |
| 4. CB – Diego Llorente | |
| 5. LB – Pascal Struijk | |
| 6. CDM – Marc Roca | |
| 7. CDM – Tyler Adams | |
| 8. RM – Brenden Aaronson | |
| 9. CAM – Rodrigo | |
| 10. LM – Jack Harrison | |
| 11. ST – Patrick Bamford | |
| Sourced by Transfermarkt |
The main Leeds lineup has changed significantly since Adams’ debut, with six of the starting eleven from the above team no longer on the Whites’ roster, but Leeds will be relieved that they were able to sell the American dud permanently, as opposed to other flops who are only on loan at Elland Road.
AFC Bournemouth paid £24 million for the struggling 27-year-old Adams after the Whites were relegated, hoping to get the best out of the underperforming former Leipzig player.
However, the Cherries would undoubtedly wish they had never taken a chance on the American, who has dealt with a slew of injuries since moving to the South Coast last year.
Adams’ time at Bournemouth
Instead of resuming his career as a top performer for Bournemouth, where he previously competed in the Champions League for Leipzig alongside notable names such as Dani Olmo and Christopher Nkunku, the former Leeds flop has become a permanent fixture in the Vitality Stadium treatment room.
Adams, a 5’9″ midfielder, has only played four games for Andoni Iraola’s team since signing in the summer of 2023. He has only completed one full 90-minute game during this time.
The injury-prone midfielder demonstrated his quality during a rare 90-minute match against Everton in March, winning nine duels against the Toffees. However, the Cherries number 18 has yet to appear for his team this season.
When it comes to Football Transfers, Adams’ value has dropped substantially from the £24 million that Bournemouth once paid for him.
Adams’ value in 2024
The 27-year-old’s net worth has dropped significantly from £24 million to £13.1 million, as reported by the website.
Adams’ value in 2024 is lower than that of Ethan Ampadu, who shines in holding midfield for Farke. The Welshman is valued £15.4 million, compared to the present Bournemouth dud.
| Adams’ decreasing value since leaving Leeds | |
|---|---|
| Date | Value |
| September 2024 | £13.1m |
| May 2024 | £17.6m |
| February 2024 | £20m |
| August 2023 | £24m |
| Sourced by Football Transfers/Sky Sports (2023 fee) | |
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