Manchester United are now the best‑placed club to sign Borussia Dortmund’s 23‑year‑old forward Karim Adeyemi, reports Fichajes.
Manchester United have looked blunt and uninspired in front of goal this season. Rasmus Højlund, despite flashes of promise, hasn’t delivered consistently.
Joshua Zirkzee, too, has struggled to impose himself. The club is desperate for injection—pace, flair, and unpredictability. In that void, Karim Adeyemi’s profile suddenly feels magnetic.
He’s not a guaranteed scorer yet. But he ticks boxes.
Blistering speed. Tight close control. One-on-one danger. Dortmund value him around €35m (£29m) according to Transfermarkt. He has two years left on his contract, but the club reportedly would cash in and reinvest.
United envision reshaping attack under Ruben Amorim. Adeyemi fits their youth‑plus‑potential blueprint better than hesitating veterans. In 23 matches this season, he’s tallied eight goals and five assists across competitions, including Champions League appearances—a sign of real involvement.
Still, question marks linger. At Dortmund, he’s had inconsistent game time and flashes of brilliance rather than steady output. United need reliable end-product. That might lean them towards a tried-and-tested forward instead come summer.
But ambition drives this chase. Adeyemi is craving a fresh chapter. United know they’re preferred destination, ahead of rivals like Chelsea, Napoli, PSG and Bayern—all reportedly circling, but lagging behind in Fichajes’ assessment
This isn’t just about filling holes. It’s about reimagining United’s attack. Speed, technique, youth—and room to grow.
If Adeyemi arrives, United send a message: not just rebuilding—but recharging.
That’s urgency. Ambition. Identity.