Breaking News: Personal terms have been agreed; the player has given his approval to Chelsea. Enzo Maresca is prepared to make an offer for the player, who has expressed that it was his dream to play in West London.
Personal terms agreed; the player says yes to Chelsea. Enzo Maresca is ready to bid for the player who said “he dreamt of playing at West London.”
Chelsea are seeking to expand their options this summer, and Borussia Dortmund’s dynamic winger Karim Adeyemi, while expressing contentment at his current club, has not ruled out a future move to the Premier League.
The 22-year-old has been highlighted as a primary target for Enzo Maresca, having already turned down offers from North London and Liverpool. Reports indicate that both Chelsea and West Ham are prepared to bid for Adeyemi, potentially submitting their offers soon.
The German international, under contract with Dortmund until 2027, was a consistent presence last season, making 34 appearances and starting in the Champions League final against Real Madrid. Adeyemi’s impressive tally of 23 goals in his final season with RB Salzburg secured his transfer to Dortmund, though he has not matched that scoring rate, netting just five goals last season, down from nine the previous year.
Adding a player of Adeyemi’s caliber would align with Enzo Maresca’s significant plans for Chelsea, aiming to secure his dream signing before the end of July. Adeyemi’s speed on the wing is a notable asset, despite his recent goal-scoring challenges.
Nuri Sahin, former Dortmund player and the new manager following Edin Terzic’s departure, has expressed a desire to retain Adeyemi. However, the winger has attracted attention from Premier League clubs and remains noncommittal regarding his future. In an interview with Ruhr Nachrichten, Adeyemi said, “I can’t say anything about that. I’m wearing a Dortmund shirt, and I’m very happy to be wearing a Dortmund shirt. There are no guarantees in life.”
Sahin commented on the situation, stating, “Karim knows what I think about him. I’m not going to start commenting on every rumor. What’s important to me is what I want from Karim. And what Karim told me is important to me. Everything else is not my concern.”
AC Milan and Juventus have also shown interest in Adeyemi, with Sky Sport Germany reporting that Dortmund might consider selling him for around €40 million (£33.6 million).
Despite financial challenges, Chelsea seem determined to proceed with the transfer. The Blues might expedite Trevor Chalobah’s transfer and finalize Conor Gallagher’s move to raise the necessary funds.