Forest Green Rovers are reportedly closing in on a swoop for Cambridge United midfielder Adam May, ahead of the 2024/25 National League season.

The 26-year-old featured regularly for Cambridge United in League One last season but could be set to drop to the fifth tier of English football.

Forest Green have already secured four new signings so far this summer, with all of them adding significant EFL experience to the football club.

How did May fare last season?

May signed for Cambridge United from Championship side Portsmouth in September 2020 and has remained a significant player for the football club.

However, during the 2023/24 campaign, he suffered a drop in game time after missing the initial start of the campaign after recovering from a significant injury lay-off.

In total, he made 30 appearances in all competitions for the football club, providing one assist in the process during an FA Cup clash against Bracknell Town.

Is a deal likely for the former Portsmouth man?

Throughout the 2023/24 season as a whole, May has suffered a severe lack of first-team minutes and that’s something that hasn’t improved despite a change in management.

Therefore, there is likely to be a possibility that May could be on the lookout for a new home, bringing his four-year stint with Cambridge to an end.

Journalist Pete O’Rourke has claimed that Forest Green Rovers are close to signing the 26-year-old ahead of the new season, suggesting a deal has already been agreed between all parties.

Forest Green Rovers may have fallen into the National League, but the club have released almost half of their playing squad and have added significant experience with the likes of Ben Tozer and Liam Sercombe.

May would likely see a major improvement in first-team football if he was to drop into the National League and that could play a significant factor in any sort of deal that takes place.