Manchester United Considering a Move for Karim Adeyemi in January

Reports Indicate Contact with the Striker

Manchester United may explore the possibility of acquiring Karim Adeyemi when the winter transfer window opens. Recent reports suggest that the club has already initiated discussions regarding the forward.

Improving Form Following a Rough Start

The Red Devils had a rocky beginning to their Premier League campaign, with head coach Ruben Amorim facing increasing pressure to turn the team’s performance around. However, their situation has seen a notable improvement over the past month.

Recent Performance Stats

• Last Five Matches: 3 Wins, 2 Draws
• Current League Position: 7th in the table
• Points: Level with reigning champions Liverpool

Summer Signings and Current Challenges

In the previous summer transfer window, Manchester United invested over £200 million in five new players, primarily focusing on bolstering their attacking options. Despite the investment, Benjamin Sesko has struggled to adapt quickly at Old Trafford, leading the club to consider bringing in another striker in January, especially with Joshua Zirkzee anticipated to be sent out on loan.

Adeyemi’s Current Situation at Borussia Dortmund

Karim Adeyemi, who joined Borussia Dortmund from RB Salzburg in 2022, has faced challenges in securing a consistent starting role within the squad. This season, he has participated in most of Dortmund’s matches but has had limited impact, netting three goals in 13 appearances across all competitions.

Tensions with Dortmund’s Coach

Dortmund’s head coach, Niko Kovac, publicly criticized Adeyemi after a recent match against Cologne, where the player demonstrated frustration by throwing a drink bottle upon being substituted. Kovac remarked, “I think that’s unnecessary. It’s okay that he can be angry sometimes, but that’s unnecessary; he’s an adult.”

Contract Dynamics and Future Discussions

Reports suggest that the relationship between Kovac and Adeyemi is currently strained. According to Bild, discussions about Adeyemi’s situation are taking place internally at Borussia Dortmund. He has a contract lasting until 2027 but desires a long-term extension that includes a release clause.

Club Management’s Stance

While the club’s management is critical of such demands and typically avoids including release clauses, they are reportedly open to considering an exception in Adeyemi’s case. Sources close to the situation indicate that any potential release clause would be valued at a minimum of €80 million.

Manchester United’s Interest in the Striker

In light of the developments, Manchester United has reportedly entered the discussions surrounding Adeyemi, with exchanges occurring between his new agent, Jorge Mendes, and the Premier League club. Mendes’ recent appointment as Adeyemi’s representative heightens the urgency of the situation, as Dortmund is mindful that serious interest from Manchester United could lead to complications regarding the player’s future in Germany sooner rather than later.