Adeyemi successor: quiet BVB agreement with El Mala? | OneFootball

A move by Karim Adeyemi to FC Barcelona is taking increasingly concrete shape. Although Borussia Dortmund and the Catalans still need to reach an agreement on the transfer fee, BVB are already making plans for the period afterward.

According to consistent media reports, Adeyemi wants to join FC Barcelona this summer. For Borussia Dortmund, a sale would not only be a sporting setback but also of major financial importance. After all, the Bundesliga club would avoid the possibility of losing the attacker on a free transfer next year.

Depending on the size of the transfer fee, BVB could then become active in the transfer market themselves and specifically look for a replacement.

Said El Mala back in focus

One name being linked again in this context is Said El Mala of 1. FC Köln. As reported by Express, rumors are circulating around the Geißbockheim that Borussia Dortmund may have already reached a basic agreement with the player’s camp or family.

So far, however, there has been no confirmation of this.

According to Sky, BVB are aware of all the financial details of a possible transfer – including the fee, salary, and signing bonus – but there is still no concrete agreement at this stage.

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The biggest stumbling block remains the transfer fee. According to reports, 1. FC Köln are demanding around €50 million for the striker, who scored 13 goals last season, and so far show no willingness to back down from that demand.

In Dortmund, the high cost is therefore currently being viewed critically. Accordingly, a transfer is still far from certain at the moment.

Nevertheless, the situation could change if Adeyemi’s sale to FC Barcelona goes through and frees up additional financial resources.

Adeyemi departure could bring movement

A sale of the 24-year-old would not only bring BVB urgently needed transfer income, but would also significantly increase the club’s financial room to maneuver for high-profile signings.

In addition, Said El Mala is reportedly generally open to a move to Dortmund. According to Express, his mother, Sabrina El Mala, in particular prefers her sons to remain in Germany. His brother Malek El Mala could also join the Black and Yellows’ U23 side if a move to Dortmund materializes.

Whether BVB can actually complete the multi-million-euro transfer will therefore likely depend to a large extent on whether Karim Adeyemi’s move to FC Barcelona is finalized in the coming weeks.

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