Karim Adeyemi: Jorge Mendes offers United target to Real Madrid | OneFootball

Manchester United remain linked with attacking reinforcements, despite investing a small fortune in refurbishing their front line this summer.

The Red Devils primarily invested in Premier League-proven players, with Matheus Cunha signed from Wolverhampton Wanderers and Bryan Mbeumo arriving from Brentford.

Meanwhile, the English giants also added highly rated Slovenian striker Benjamin Sesko to Ruben Amorim’s squad.

Mbeumo and Cunha have hit the ground running at the Theatre of Dreams, but it appears that United are looking to add further cover to their attack in 2026.

United eyeing Karim Adeyemi

A recent report relayed by The Peoples Person states that the Red Devils have set their sights on Borussia Dortmund forward Karim Adeyemi. The 23 year old is blessed with blistering pace and has a proven eye for goal, making him a tempting option for the Premier League giants.

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The German forward will enter the final year of his contract with the Bundesliga side this summer, and he is yet to sign a new deal.

The situation has alerted United, although another report relayed by The Peoples Person suggests that a move is unlikely in January.

Nevertheless, the Red Devils remain hot on the player’s heels, although the latest update suggests that his entourage are trying to secure him a move elsewhere.

Jorge Mendes plotting Real Madrid move

According to Defensa Central, Adeyemi’s agent, Jorge Mendes, has offered his client’s services to Real Madrid, even as United and Inter Milan monitor him with interest. However, the report adds that the LaLiga giants have turned him down, as they feel that the player doesn’t fit the profile they are seeking.

Los Blancos have previously monitored the German’s progress but remain unconvinced by his progress so far. Meanwhile, Adeyemi’s recent off-field issues have not helped his cause.

Even if someone like Endrick or Rodrygo Goes were to leave the Santiago Bernabeu in the winter, Real Madrid are unlikely to turn to the German. The player is reportedly keen to leave Borussia Dortmund.

Final Thoughts

United’s pursuit of Adeyemi is likely to hinge on Joshua Zirkzee’s future, with the Dutchman heavily linked to an exit from Old Trafford in 2026.

If Adeyemi continues to stall on a new deal and enters the final year of his contract next summer, the Red Devils could be tempted to pursue a cut-price transfer.

However, Adeyemi has yet to make a major impact at Signal Iduna Park, managing just 29 goals in 121 appearances. As such, United may be better advised to focus on alternatives, such as Antoine Semenyo, to bolster their attack.

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