Manchester United target Dortmund forward Karim Adeyemi in £56m deal
Manchester United have made Borussia Dortmund forward Karim Adeyemi their primary attacking target for the summer transfer window in a deal potentially worth £56m.
The Old Trafford hierarchy view the 24-year-old as the ideal replacement for departing wingers Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho.
Contract negotiations between the German international and his current club have recently broken down.
Representatives for the player demanded a release clause be inserted into any new agreement, a stipulation Dortmund firmly rejected.
Pace and potential for the Premier League
Consequently, the Bundesliga outfit are prepared to sanction a sale if their £56m valuation is met.
United are reportedly willing to offer a lucrative contract worth £165,000 per week to lure the lightning-fast striker to England.
Clocking a remarkable top speed of 37.58km/h, the forward is widely regarded as one of the fastest players in European football.
Prominent agent Jorge Mendes is overseeing the player’s affairs and maintains a strong working relationship with the Ineos-led United board.
A calculated gamble for Ineos
Despite his obvious athletic gifts, securing the winger’s signature would represent a significant financial gamble for the Premier League side.
His recent development has shown signs of stalling, yielding a modest return of 10 goals across all competitions this season.
A strained relationship with the coaching staff in Germany has further accelerated his likely departure from the Westfalenstadion.
In addition to offensive reinforcements, United are concurrently planning a major midfield overhaul, with Real Madrid’s Aurelien Tchouameni and Elliot Anderson emerging as key targets.
