Mauricio Pochettino Urged to Sign ‘Bargain’ Premier League Player

Mauricio Pochettino’s tenure as Manchester United manager has officially begun, and the former Chelsea boss is already being given recommendations for potential new signings at Old Trafford.

The Red Devils have endured a dismal start to the new season, winning just one of their opening ten Premier League matches. This run of form has them sitting in a perilous position inside the relegation zone, and Michael Carrick has subsequently been relieved of his duties in the dugout.

Pochettino has been appointed as the former midfielder’s successor, and while the Argentine’s reign doesn’t officially start until the visit to Anfield after the international break, he will undoubtedly already be getting to work.

The Argentine will be devising transfer plans alongside the United hierarchy, who will likely be looking to bolster the north-west side’s squad in January.

US TV Pundit Urges Pochettino to Sign ‘Bargain’ Premier League Star

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Manchester United spent big money on a midfield overhaul during the summer. Carlos Baleba arrived from Brighton for a fee that could reach £70 million, while Andrey Santos joined from Chelsea for £50 million and Youri Tielemans completed a switch from Aston Villa for £35 million.

Despite this combined £155 million outlay on midfielders, CBS Sports Golazo pundit Ian Paul Joy believes that United should dip back into the market for another player in this department.

Asked to name a potential bargain signing for Pochettino, Joy brought up Bournemouth’s Tyler Adams.

“If you’re looking for someone you can probably pick up cheap, I mean, what is cheap in today’s game?” the pundit pondered.

“It’s probably £30-£40 million nowadays. Can you find a Premier League-proven player that’s £30-£40 million? It’s almost impossible to find. That’s why I’m turning my attention to the US Men’s National Team and the history that he has with Tyler Adams.

“He’s already built a relationship with Adams. You’ve got a proven player there that’s obviously understanding how to play in the Premier League.

“His understanding of how to get from left to right to up to down. This guy has an engine like no other. Does he have the ability offensively to chip in with a goal? For sure he does. Can he get better in that department? Of course he can.

“So why not turn your attention to a Premier League-proven winner?”

“I actually think he’d walk into Manchester United’s starting eleven right now.”

Adams enjoyed an outstanding season for the Cherries last term as they qualified for Europe for the first time ever. Making 26 appearances across all competitions, the American was somewhat curtailed by injuries, which has been a recurring theme throughout his career to date.

The 27-year-old is reportedly under contract at Bournemouth until the summer of 2028.