New BVB rival for Karim Adeyemi: links to top English club | OneFootball

After a strong start to the season, things haven't been going entirely smoothly for Karim Adeyemi in recent weeks. In Borussia Dortmund's last two Bundesliga matches against FC Augsburg (1:0) and Hamburger SV (1:1), the fast offensive player came off the bench late in the game and couldn't prevent the clear defeat in the Champions League against Manchester City (1:4) when he was in the starting lineup. However, nothing has changed in BVB's desire to secure the 23-year-old for the long term.

The talks between both parties have been ongoing for some time, with Adeyemi, who has been represented by star agent Jorge Mendes for several months, generally willing to extend beyond 2027. However, he wants to include a release clause in the new contract. The design of this clause could indeed become a sticking point, as BVB, which is typically very critical in this regard, envisions a fixed transfer fee of no less than 80 million euros, if at all.

Agent Mendes with good contacts to Man United

As long as Adeyemi hasn't signed a new contract with BVB, it's unsurprising that speculations about other interested parties remain present. In the past, top Italian clubs like Juventus Turin and SSC Napoli have been rumored to have increased interest in the national player, but a new lead now apparently points to England.

According to information from "Bild," there has been an exchange between Manchester United and agent Mendes regarding Adeyemi. Mendes has maintained excellent contacts with the English club for years due to other clients like Leny Yoro and Manuel Ugarte. Whether Man United is planning a concrete move is still open, but both the currently somewhat more positive sporting development of the Red Devils and their financial strength certainly pose a threat to BVB.

If United gets serious about Adeyemi, Dortmund's chances of extending the contract on their own terms would certainly not increase.

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