Adeyemi to Barça? How the Catalans fund the deal | OneFootball

Karim Adeyemi appears to be on the verge of a move from BVB to FC Barcelona. While the two clubs are in negotiations, the Catalans are also working at the same time to create the financial conditions for their ambitious transfer push.

According to consistent media reports, Adeyemi wants to leave Borussia Dortmund this summer and join FC Barcelona. However, a quick completion is not expected. Reports from Spain say that, despite a possible agreement in the near future, the transfer could still be delayed by more than a week. The main reasons are financial and bureaucratic processes on Barcelona’s side.

Barcelona secures 210 million euros

As several Spanish media outlets report, FC Barcelona is securing fresh liquidity worth 210 million euros through a bond issue. The financing is expected to be backed by future income from TV rights.

The amount will reportedly be paid out in two installments: the first 105 million euros will arrive in July, with the second half to follow in November. However, the money is not intended to be used exclusively for new transfers. Wage costs as well as other operating expenses are also expected to be covered by it.

Even so, this gives Barça the financial room they need to push ahead with their planned transfer offensive.

Dortmund open to talks

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For Adeyemi himself, a move to Barcelona now appears to be the priority. According to information from Spain, FC Barcelona have already submitted an initial offer to BVB, but it was rejected.

The offer is said to have been around 20 million euros plus bonus payments. However, Borussia Dortmund are reportedly insisting on a higher overall package.

Since Adeyemi’s contract only runs until 2027, Dortmund are generally considered willing to negotiate. According to media reports, an agreement in the region of 30 million euros plus bonuses could be realistic. A sell-on clause or a player swap is also said to be under discussion. Possible candidates reportedly include Roony Bardghji, Héctor Fort and Marc Casadó.

Adeyemi only part of Barça’s plans

However, the Germany international is not the Catalans’ only desired signing. After the arrival of Anthony Gordon, coach Hansi Flick wants to strengthen the squad further and, above all, add more quality to the attack.

Atlético striker Julián Álvarez remains the absolute top target. In addition, Barcelona are working on a permanent deal for João Cancelo.

What works in Adeyemi’s favor, however, is that his transfer would be far easier to complete financially than other preferred options. If the final financial hurdles can be overcome, there should be little standing in the way of an agreement between all parties in the coming weeks.

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