Borussia Dortmund are bracing for a massive January exit as German international Karim Adeyemi reportedly sets his sights on a move to the Premier League, with Arsenal leading the charge.
The 23-year-old forward has become the subject of a high-stakes bidding war between North London rivals Arsenal and Tottenham, with Manchester United and Inter Milan also monitoring the situation. According to reports from TEAMtalk and The Mirror, Dortmund have reluctantly accepted that keeping their star winger for the second half of the season may be “unavoidable.”
The Contract Deadlock at Signal Iduna Park
The tension in Westphalia began when Bild revealed that Adeyemi had rejected Dortmund’s latest contract extension offer. The disagreement centered on a buyout clause deemed too low by the board, leading to a complete breakdown in negotiations.
With his current deal stalling, Dortmund is now awaiting formal bids to maximize their profit on the 23-year-old before his market value is affected by his refusal to renew.
Why Arsenal is the Preferred Choice
Despite interest from across Europe, Adeyemi has reportedly made up his mind: he wants to play for Mikel Arteta. The Dortmund number 27 is said to be highly impressed by Arsenal’s current lead in the Premier League and believes that Arteta’s tactical system is the perfect environment to take his career to the next level.
The Valuation: Arsenal are reportedly considering a package worth over €85 million (approx. R$ 515 million) to secure the striker this winter.
The Fit: Adeyemi sees himself thriving in the high-intensity, technically demanding style of the “Basque coach,” viewing the Emirates Stadium as the ideal platform to showcase his world-class pace.
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Competition from Spurs and United
While Arsenal are the frontrunners, Tottenham are not giving up. Ange Postecoglou is reportedly searching for a dynamic attacker to bolster Spurs’ front line for the Champions League push. Manchester United, meanwhile, remain in the shadows, hoping to convince the German that he could be the centerpiece of the new era at Old Trafford.
As the January window enters its final two weeks, all signs point to a record-breaking move for Adeyemi, with the player’s preference for the red side of North London likely to be the deciding factor.
