Liverpool join the race to sign Borussia Dortmund striker Karim Adeyemi
Liverpool have joined a host of major European clubs in the race to sign Borussia Dortmund striker Karim Adeyemi, according to an Italian outlet, Tuttojuve.
The 22-year-old has been in top form this season with ten goals in all competitions, including a memorable first-half hat-trick against Scottish champions Celtic in UEFA. champions league.
His performances have sparked the interest of the reds, with Tuttojuve reporting that the Merseyside club have joined the race to bring the German international to Anfield.
However, the Reds face stiff competition from first division rivals Chelsea – whose coach, Enzo Maresca, greatly admires Adeyemi – and French champions Paris Saint-Germain, who are looking to strengthen their attack by adding Adeyemi alongside Napoli striker Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, according to the report.
The report adds that the German was also a target for Italian side Juventus last summer, but that a move to Turin seems unlikely.
Liverpool will look to make quality additions in attack during the summer, and Tuttojuve He adds that Dortmund will demand a base fee of €50 (£42m) for Adeyemi, which should be within Liverpool's reach.
Adeyemi to Liverpool
Adeyemi has been one of the fittest players since the start of the season, becoming a crucial part of Nuri Şahin's team in both the Bundesliga and the Champions League, where he has excelled.
A first-half hat-trick against Celtic stands out as one of his notable performances this season, and it is no surprise that Liverpool are looking to add him to their squad.
The German's versatility would be a major tactical advantage for Arne Slot, who could choose to deploy him in any position in the top three.
With his pace, agility and physicality, Adeyemi's qualities are suited to the demands of the Premier League and he is expected to make an immediate impact if he joins the Reds.
His £42m valuation seems fair given his qualities, and it remains to be seen how quickly the Reds will move to overtake PSG and Chelsea to sign him.
