Leeds United have been given a green light in their pursuit of Tyler Adams...

What's the word?

The RB Leipzig midfielder has been subject of interest from the Yorkshire giants, particularly since his former manager and fellow countryman Jesse Marsch took the reins.

Major League Soccer insider Tom Bogert believes the Whites will "try for Adams" during the off-season, whilst journalist Jacque Talbot has claimed that he would be a "great addition" at Elland Road.

Now, it appears his future with the Bundesliga side is up in the air, leaving the door open for director of football Victor Orta and his team to make their move.

German outlet Kicker (as relayed by ESPN commentator Derek Rae), reports that the USMNT international is "giving thought to a move" this summer after falling out of favour under manager Domenico Tedesco.

He could be available for around €20m (£18m).

Midfield upgrade

Interest in the 23-year-old dynamo should come as no surprise and he'd be a massive statement following the arrivals of Brenden Aaronson and Rasmus Kristensen, who Marsch has also worked with before, too.

The American head coach wants to press from the front, so his attackers and midfield need the energy and defensive nous to win the ball back, something that Adams excels at.

As per FBref, he currently ranks inside the top 2% of his position peers across Europe for blocks (2.50 per 90), the top 18% for passes completed (61.82 per 90) and the top 20% for pressures (22.53 per 90).

The £26m-rated machine has even been lauded as a "special talent" by Marsch himself.

"He’s a special person, he’s a special personality, he’s a special talent and the ceiling for him is massive. Massive here in Leipzig and in the Bundesliga and beyond."

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Players like Mateusz Klich - who was deemed "non-existent" by Sky Sports pundit Clinton Morrison - and Rodrigo - who was lambasted as "completely anonymous" by LeedsLive reporter Beren Cross - underdelivered in 2021/22, so the Whites must pounce on an opportunity like this.

Adams, who has been capped 28 times internationally and featured in the Champions League, would be an obvious and familiar upgrade for Marsch's midfield.

Given the need for reinforcements in the heart of the pitch and the manager's past relationship with the 5 foot 9 gem, Adams would be something of a dream signing this off-season.

AND in other news, Leeds could land their next £60m talent with Orta now in talks for "interesting" deal...