BVB apparently on a shoestring budget: must Adeyemi go now? | OneFootball

This summer transfer window, Borussia Dortmund will apparently have to make do with a minimal budget. A sale of Karim Adeyemi could open up new financial room for maneuver for BVB.

Borussia Dortmund are facing a pivotal summer transfer window — albeit under significantly tighter financial constraints. As Sport Bild reports, new sporting director Ole Book can initially only work with a relatively small budget. According to the report, BVB currently have around €25 million available for transfers. However, that figure could still rise — provided the club generates income through player sales.

Karim Adeyemi, in particular, is now coming into focus. According to the report, the club’s internal assessment of the attacker has recently changed: the 24-year-old is now considered replaceable. From a sporting perspective, he has recently played only a minor role under coach Niko Kovac, and Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann has also no longer selected him.

In addition, contract talks have stalled. Although Adeyemi has been presented with an offer to extend his contract, which runs until 2027, he is said to have little interest in signing. Instead, he continues to be linked with a move, especially to the Premier League.

Adeyemi sale could bring BVB €50 million

A possible sale could pay off financially for Dortmund: a transfer fee of around €50 million is being discussed. According to the report, a large portion of that sum could be reinvested directly in new players. The club would also gain flexibility on the wage side. The expected departures of Julian Brandt, Niklas Süle, and Salih Özcan would free up a considerable budget.

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Book’s tasks are clearly defined: the squad is to be strengthened selectively. According to Sport Bild, BVB are planning to sign at least two players who can make an immediate impact, as well as additional talents with development potential. There is a particular need for action in defensive midfield and in defense — and, if Adeyemi leaves, also in attack.

One thing is certain: without additional income, the room for maneuver remains limited. An Adeyemi transfer could therefore become the decisive factor in Dortmund’s summer planning.

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