Manchester United were recently linked with a move for Karim Adeyemi.
Ahead of the recent international break, Manchester United were connected with a possible move for Karim Adeyemi, via BILD.
United In Focus understands that Adeyemi was offered to Manchester United by his representative Jorge Mendes.
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Adeyemi’s contract at Dortmund expires in 2027, and his future at the German club is uncertain.
The attacking midfielder was signed by Manchester United recruitment chief Christopher Vivell at Red Bull Salzburg.
Adeyemi struck up a connection with a young Benjamin Sesko there, and so it is easy to understand why United would want to be alert to his availability.
Karim Adeyemi scores for Borussia Dortmund
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Karim Adeyemi back on track
Karim Adeyemi has had an inconsistent season for Borussia Dortmund, and was on the bench for their clash against Stuttgart.
He came on during the second half and scored a crucial 89th minute goal to give Dortmund a 3-2 lead. Unfortunately they went on to concede in stoppage time and draw 3-3.
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The goal was Adeyemi’s first strike since September, and his third goal of the season.
Speaking after the game, Dortmund manager Niko Kovac raved about his performance.
He told Liga Insider: “I’m delighted – not just because he scored the goal, but because he helped the team and showed exactly what he’s capable of.
“He shook them off and kept running. That’s what I want to see from him.”
Kovac did offer a warning to Adeyemi – that his starting performances have not matched the energy he brought off the bench.
“If he only brings that from the 75th minute onwards, then I’ll always bring him on – then he’s a game changer.”
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Manchester United have bigger priorities
As much as Christopher Vivell may be intrigued by the chance to sign Karim Adeyemi again, this should not be a priority for United.
The main objective for the next transfer windows is to fix the central midfield position, likely requiring two signings.
The only real exception United could make in January is to trigger Antoine Semenyo’s release clause.
And if this is an expensive move United make, it would render a move for Adeyemi even more unlikely.
Where Adeyemi could come into the picture is if United sell Joshua Zirkzee next summer, and consider the Dortmund star’s contract situation makes him worthy of a cheap gamble as a replacement.