Barca move almost done: how BVB can replace Adeyemi | OneFootball

Karim Adeyemi’s move from Borussia Dortmund to FC Barcelona is expected to go through in the coming days once he has completed his medical. 

The fixed fee Dortmund will receive is more than €20 million. That may not be enough to shop at the very top end of the market, but it does give BVB the means to bring in a new attacking player. Or two.

That is because Julian Brandt has also left the club beforehand. Reinforcements are needed: the attack requires fresh impetus and more depth, but also top-level quality.

But what exactly can Dortmund do? We have taken a closer look at one or two players who could potentially fit the bill.

BVB need two different player profiles

There is likely broad agreement that Dortmund need two player profiles even if Guirassy does not leave. Namely, a creative player who can make the difference in the final third, and a player blessed with a lot of pace. In principle, they are looking for the kinds of profiles they have lost or will lose with Brandt and Adeyemi. Ideally, though, with a slightly different skill set, more moldable and ultimately more consistent.

That sounds logical at first, but it is not something that can be found and financed easily on the spot. The market is already overheated, so Dortmund must also consider loan deals or target players who may only have one year left on their contracts. That is the big task facing Ole Book and his colleagues.

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Which names could become interesting for BVB

There are now several players who could play a role in BVB’s plans. One very exciting attacking talent would be Ethan Nwaneri, who is currently at Arsenal and most recently was on loan at Marseille. There could be a chance of another loan move here. Nwaneri is versatile and has a lot of what it takes to prove himself at a high level. Another young player is Konstantinos Karetsas, who plays for Genk. The 18-year-old is being courted by many clubs and accordingly will not come cheap.

One thing is clear: Dortmund are unlikely to be able to buy two top players. But one major transfer is definitely possible. Here, Giannis Konstantelias of PAOK Saloniki, who has been pursued repeatedly by Stuttgart, could come into the picture. His qualities are wide-ranging: he is very dynamic, drives well toward goal, and has strong technique.

The name Fabio Vieira would certainly also be interesting. Arsenal are asking for €15–20 million for him, and his season at HSV was absolutely brilliant. He showed that he is more than ready for bigger challenges.

On the wing, the Mikey Moore option refuses to go away. He could be loaned from Tottenham for a relatively low fee, which would allow BVB to spend more on another position. A loan move for Alejandro Garnacho from Chelsea could also be feasible under certain circumstances.

After a season plagued by injury problems, Malick Fofana, who currently plays for Lyon, would also be an option. He had previously been on the radar of several clubs, including Bayern, but nothing ever became truly concrete at the time. In his case, of course, there would still be lingering doubts because of his lengthy spell out injured.

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