As the January transfer window approaches, the Gunners are reportedly leading Manchester United in the race to sign the talented but unsettled German forward, who is said to prefer a move to the capital.
In a fresh twist to the transfer rumour mill, Arsenal have reportedly jumped ahead of Premier League rivals Manchester United in the pursuit of Borussia Dortmund forward Karim Adeyemi. The Gunners, who spent over £250 million to revamp their squad this summer, appear far from finished in their quest for dominance.
According to a report from TEAMtalk, manager Mikel Arteta views the 23-year-old German international as the ideal player to strengthen his options on the right wing, providing a significant upgrade to the depth behind Bukayo Saka and putting pressure on current backup Reiss Nelson.
The opportunity for a move may be opening up due to a strained situation in Germany. Adeyemi has struggled to hold down a consistent starting role at Dortmund and recently made headlines for the wrong reasons, throwing a drinks bottle at the dugout after being substituted in a match. His manager, Niko Kovac, called the act “unnecessary,” and German publication Bild has reported that the relationship between player and coach is now tense.
This discontent has put other clubs on alert. While Manchester United’s interest is described as “fierce,” the key detail is that Adeyemi’s “preferred destination” is a move to London over Manchester, giving Arsenal a crucial edge in any potential negotiations.
However, a deal won’t come cheap. Dortmund is expected to demand a fee of at least £62 million to part ways with their asset in January. The recent appointment of super-agent Jorge Mendes to represent Adeyemi has also added a new layer of urgency and complexity to the situation, signalling the player’s openness to a major move.
This potential move follows a summer where Arsenal’s recruitment was widely praised. Former Gunner Philippe Senderos singled out the signing of midfielder Martin Zubimendi as a masterstroke, noting how he has brought balance and freedom to the squad.
As the new year approaches, all eyes will be on North London to see if Arteta and Sporting Director Edu can pull off another major coup and bring the dynamic Adeyemi to the Emirates.
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