Manchester United may have just been handed a golden chance to bring German attacker Karim Adeyemi to the Premier League.
Indeed, in Germany, everything points to the 24‑year‑old leaving Borussia Dortmund this summer.
Fussballdaten best captures the tricky situation in which the Bundesliga outfit and the attacker find themselves.
Karim Adeyemi’s contract issues at Dortmund
They state the obvious: Adeyemi is entering the final year of his contract at Signal Iduna Park, leaving Dortmund in a tricky position, as they could lose him for nothing next summer. That is something they are desperate to avoid, and they have been pushing to tie the attacker down to a new deal.
However, talks are bearing no fruit, with it revealed that “Dortmund’s management is unwilling to concede to the player’s demands to increase his current annual salary from €6.5 million to €10 million, in addition to his insistence on high release clauses in his contract.”
£35 million transfer opportunity
As a result, a decision has been made: “The board has placed Adeyemi at the top of their list of players to be sold…
“…The Bundesliga club is reportedly prepared behind closed doors to consider all-cash offers in the region of €40 million.”
Meanwhile, as for where he could be heading, it is confirmed that “Manchester United, looking for alternative options for their forward line, are keeping a close eye on the situation.”
Perfect for the Premier League and Man United
For a player blessed with the kind of pace that troubles Premier League defenders, Adeyemi represents an opportunistic buy for English sides.
Moreover, as he can play as a left winger or striker, he directly addresses United’s transfer needs, and the threat he poses with his sharp one-v-one dribbling could significantly elevate their attacking play.
Ultimately, if United are serious about signing him, they must move quickly to beat the competition, provided his wage demands pose no issue.
Should United miss out on Adeyemi, however, they are reportedly weighing up a move for Crysencio Summerville. The Dutchman is available for around £50 million.
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