Chelsea are one of the many clubs interested in the services of Borussia Dortmund winger Karim Adeyemi, according to Sky Sports Germany. The report states, however, that they will have to fend off competition from the likes of Liverpool, Juventus, and AC Milan.
From all 20 Premier League outfits, the Blues, now led by Enzo Maresca – have been one of the busiest, signing the likes of Estevao Willian, Marc Guiu, and Omari Kellyman—a trio of transfers that align with their new transfer strategy of not signing players in their prime.
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Tosin Adarabioyo have also been added to the west London-based roster ahead of an all-important campaign; but could Ademeyi, a fleet-footed, lightning-quick wide man, be the next man through the doors?
Under Mauricio Pochettino’s watch last term, Chelsea finished sixth and will be relying on Maresca to get them back on track next season, while Adeyemi could also help steer them back to the Champions League.
Chelsea, alongside Liverpool, AC Milan and Juventus – are interested in signing Adeyemi, according to Sky Sports Germany, with Dortmund happy to part ways with him this summer.
Even prior to Dortmund’s Champions League final loss to Real Madrid, Munchen-born Adeyemi – described as ‘electric’ by football analyst and scout Ben Mattinson – was among the names that his employers would listen to offers for the sought-after forward.
That’s due to the four-cap German international’s inconsistency, with Dortmund chiefs not unhappy with his ability, hence the interest in his signature. In 2023/24 alone, Adeyemi made 34 appearances across all competitions, plundering a total of five goals and two assists.
The report does state, however, that despite the ever-growing interest in the 22-year-old’s services, no concrete offers have been tabled thus far. As one of the best players left out of Julian Nagelsmann’s Euro 2024 squad, Dortmund are reportedly willing to entertain any offers worth over €30 million (£25.35m).
Having recently left his previous agent, talks are now ongoing with several other agencies about who will represent him going forward – and that could leave the door ajar for potential suitors.
According to journalist Rudy Galetti, the winger in question has been earmarked as the west Londoners’ priority target, with the likes of Mykhailo Mudryk and Raheem Sterling often flattering to deceive.
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