BVB reject first Barca bid, what next in the Adeyemi saga | OneFootball

After FC Barcelona’s initial offer, Borussia Dortmund has made a clear decision. The transfer saga surrounding BVB star Karim Adeyemi now appears set to enter the next round.

Borussia Dortmund have apparently rejected FC Barcelona’s first offer for Karim Adeyemi. That is according to the Spanish newspaper Mundo Deportivo. Barça reportedly initially offered around €20 million for the attacking player — but Dortmund’s decision-makers considered that far too low.

However, the Catalans remain calm. At FC Barcelona, there is said to be a belief that BVB are not in an ideal negotiating position due to the Germany international’s contract situation. Adeyemi has reportedly already made it clear that he wants to move to Barcelona and has, in principle, reached an agreement with the Spanish champions over a future partnership.

While Borussia Dortmund were originally said to be hoping for a transfer fee of around €40 million, several reports now suggest that figure is hardly achievable anymore. Ruhr Nachrichten write that proceeds of that magnitude would be “difficult to impossible.” Instead, BVB could reportedly be satisfied with a fee of around €30 million. Mundo Deportivo also assumes that both clubs could reach an agreement in that range.

BVB star Adeyemi reportedly only wants FC Barcelona

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano also reports that Adeyemi wants to move exclusively to FC Barcelona. In addition, Barça coach Hansi Flick is said to have pushed hard for the signing of the 24-year-old. Meanwhile, a contract extension in Dortmund is considered unlikely. Although the attacking player has reportedly had a new offer on the table for months, no agreement has been reached so far.

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According to consistent media reports, high wage demands and the desire for a release clause are among the factors said to have played a role. According to information from Mundo Deportivo, alternative models beyond a straightforward transfer fee are also being discussed.

Bonus payments or even a player swap could therefore become part of a possible deal. Roony Bardghji, Marc Casadó, and Héctor Fort are being mentioned as potential candidates. The saga surrounding Karim Adeyemi therefore remains open. After the rejection of the initial offer, talks between Borussia Dortmund and FC Barcelona now seem likely to enter the next round.

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