Tottenham Eyes Borussia Dortmund’s Karim Adeyemi Amid Transfer Talks

Spurs Explore New Forward Options

Tottenham Hotspur is considering Borussia Dortmund player Karim Adeyemi as they seek to enhance their attacking lineup, according to reliable sources.

However, pursuing the 23-year-old would be an unexpected shift for the club, as they have already identified their primary targets.

Current Transfer Targets

The focus for this transfer window has been on players like Maghnes Akliouche, Yan Diomande, and Christos Tzolis. Reports indicate that Tottenham has been actively scouting all three since the window opened.

• RB Leipzig is firm that Diomande will not be for sale, while Akliouche from Monaco remains a top contender. Tottenham’s interest in the young midfielder has been consistent for several months.
• There is speculation that Akliouche could be granted permission to leave Monaco if the club secures a replacement.
• Tzolis, a target from Club Brugge, emerged as a serious possibility towards the end of 2025, with scouts at Tottenham showing a strong interest.

Tottenham also conducted informal inquiries about Manchester City attackers Oscar Bobb, Savinho, and Omar Marmoush.

Spurs Assess Potential for Adeyemi Transfer

As Tottenham nears a deal for Atletico Madrid midfielder Conor Gallagher, insiders suggest that a significant attacking player might join the squad before the transfer window shuts.

Adeyemi’s name is now circulating as a potential option, though the feasibility of such a transfer remains uncertain.

He has been linked to other Premier League teams, including Arsenal, Manchester United, and Liverpool, with Tottenham emerging as a viable destination if he decides to make a move to England.

However, any transfer for Adeyemi may hinge on the timing and the outcomes of Tottenham’s other targets, as he is currently viewed more as an opportunistic prospect than a primary target.

Despite a challenging season both on and off the pitch, Adeyemi’s skill and impact on the game are evident. The versatile player, who can operate as a winger or striker, has delivered 32 goals and 22 assists across 130 matches for Dortmund thus far.

With a contract set to expire in 2027, indications are that the young talent is looking for a new challenge, potentially as early as 2026.

Meanwhile, Tottenham is reportedly exploring potential successors for manager Thomas Frank, pending the outcome of an important match against West Ham scheduled for Saturday.

Candidates on the shortlist include Andoni Iraola from Bournemouth, Oliver Glasner from Crystal Palace, and former coach Mauricio Pochettino.

In other updates, a recent report has highlighted three key reasons why Tottenham has secured Conor Gallagher ahead of Aston Villa, with the Atletico Madrid midfielder’s arrival expected to be announced soon.

Spurs have reportedly reached an agreement for Gallagher at around £35 million, a signing that could significantly bolster their efforts to turn around their season in the upcoming months.