Aston Villa recently held talks with Borussia Dortmund over a deal for Karim Adeyemi, with Chelsea also interested in signing him in the summer transfer window.
According to a report by Caught Offside, Karim Adeyemi is the subject of interest from Aston Villa. The Villans have already held talks with Borussia Dortmund to sign the young attacker in the summer transfer window. Meanwhile, the 22-year-old, valued at €40 million, is also a target for Chelsea, although Aston Villa might soon present an offer for him.
Karim Adeyemi and his rollercoaster ride at Borussia Dortmund
Karim Adeyemi has blown hot and cold since joining Borussia Dortmund from Red Bull Salzburg in July 2022. The youngster was one of the most highly sought-after attackers in the world during his spell with the Austrian giants before the Black and Yellows secured his services two years ago.
The 22-year-old has turned out 66 times thus far for Borussia Dortmund while chipping in with 14 goals and eight assists. However, Adeyemi’s inconsistent form has cost him regular game time at Borussia Dortmund while costing him his spot in the German national squad for UEFA Euro 2024.
Meanwhile, the versatile German attacker’s stock in the market remains high, with several high-profile clubs across Europe setting their sights on him. Premier League bigwigs, in particular, are keen on signing Adeyemi in the summer transfer window, with Aston Villa and Chelsea vying for his signature.
Premier League move on the horizon?
Chelsea’s interest in Karim Adeyemi is understandable. The Blues have been scouring the market for a versatile attacker heading into the summer transfer window due to the inconsistencies of Raheem Sterling, Mykhailo Mudryk, and Nicolas Jackson. So, Adeyemi has emerged as a target for Chelsea.
As for Aston Villa, the Villans have held talks with Borussia Dortmund regarding the 22-year-old versatile attacker. However, the Bundesliga club’s asking price of €40 million poses a problem for the West Midlands outfit. But Aston Villa will soon present a derisory bid to test Borussia Dortmund’s resolve.
Aston Villa will unlikely reach €40 million with the opening bid, meaning it might not hit the spot with Borussia Dortmund. That might provide a window of opportunity for Chelsea if the Blues remain keen on bolstering their attack by signing the German international.
