Arsenal and Liverpool boost in Karim Adeyemi transfer race as Dortmund refuse to pay RB Salzburg’s price tag
LIVERPOOL and Arsenal could be set to emerge as frontrunners in the race for Karim Adeyemi’s signature, according to reports.
It is thought Borussia Dortmund could be ready to throw in the towel due to Red Bull Salzburg’s £33million (€40m) asking price.
And Sky Sports Germany journalist Marc Behrenbeck reckons Liverpool, Paris-Saint Germain and RB Leipzig are among the sides keeping tabs on the player.
It is thought Arsenal see the Austrian Bundesliga starlet as a potential replacement for Alexandre Lacazette, should the Gunners captain leave the Emirates this summer.
The contract for the Frenchman, 30, who has notched up five goals and eight assists in 26 appearances this season, is due to expire in June.
Adeyemi, 20, has been earning plaudits in Austria’s top flight racking up 29 goals and 19 assists in 83 matches for Salzburg.
And his efforts have attracted the attention of Liverpool and Arsenal with both sides rumoured to be eager to boost their attacking ranks.
Jurgen Klopp’s team, who are battling to win their second Premier League crown, have been heavily linked with the Salzburg wonderkid.
It is rumoured the German-born player could be open to a Dortmund move with the side thought to be favourites for his signature.
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However, reports claim the Bundesliga giants are unlikely to budge on their offer of £24m to £29m for the forward’s services.
Sky Sports journalist said: “There are some, especially from the Premier League, who would take him immediately for 40 million euros.
“That is not a lot of money for such a player.
“I still assume that the deal will go through. We are too far along for that.”
Arsenal may well decide to throw their hat in the ring for Adeyemi should Lacazette depart at the end of the season.
The France forward is currently able to enter talks with overseas clubs with Atletico Madrid, AC Milan and Marseille among the teams thought to be keen.
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