Liverpool are willing to pay £42m to sign Dortmund star Karim Adeyemi
Liverpool They are expected to make offensive reinforcements with Mohamed Salah facing an uncertain future at Anfield. The Egyptian international's contract at the club expires in June next year and while a short-term deal between the two parties could be on the cards, the Reds must plan for long-term life without their undisputed best player of recent years.
According to the German media BildBorussia Dortmund star Karim Adeyemi is in the first division on the team's radar after their explosive start to the campaign. The former Salzburg star has already scored five goals in eight games this season, including a hat-trick in his side's 7-1 victory over Celtic in UEFA. champions league at the beginning of the week.
The report adds that Liverpool “could offer” £42 million to sign Adeyemi as he is considered a “possible successor to Salah”. It remains to be seen if Dortmund allows itself to be seduced by the transfer fee, but given that the Merseyside club is willing to offer that amount, the Bundesliga team could demand much more if negotiations between the two clubs begin.
Adeyemi is not what Liverpool need
There is no denying Karim Adeyemi's talent. The 22-year-old is one of Germany's best young players with very high potential, but his profile is not what Liverpool need, especially when replacing Salah.
The Reds already have Cody Gakpo and Luis Diaz on the left flank, who are playing well, while Adeyemi has struggled to adapt to the right wing position throughout his career.
A specialist right winger would be a type of player the Reds could benefit from Barcelona Star Raphinha is a perfect example of the type of striker they should pursue. In fact, Liverpool could try to sign him next summer if Barca's financial problems continue to prevail after the former Leeds United star has excelled under Hansi Flick this season.
Liverpool's interest in signing Adeyemi, however, does not mean that he is their only option, since Christian Pulisic's name also came into the fray a while ago. That said, the club will also look to retain Salah beyond 2025, in which case they will have enough time to sign a worthy long-term replacement.
