Liverpool have been dealt a possible blow in pursuit of Borussia Dortmund’s Karim Adeyemi.
The Reds have been linked with the 22-year-old for fairly a while with hypothesis they might strategy Dortmund over a deal in the summertime.
Nevertheless, Arne Slot’s possibilities of signing the speedy wide-forward have been dented after Barcelona joined the working.
Hansi Flick desires Karim Adeyemi to switch Ferran Torres
In line with a latest report from Fichajes, Hansi Flick is an enormous fan of Adeyemi and would love so as to add him to his choices.
The Barcelona boss believes Dortmund’s quantity 27, who can play on both flank and fill in up entrance, could possibly be key to his tactical plans — one thing Ferran Torres has failed at.
The Spain worldwide has struggled to determine himself as a key participant since his £46 million switch from Manchester Metropolis in 2021.
Forward of his contract expiring in 2027, the Catalan membership are open to offloading him forward of his worth declining.
Liverpool now at main switch drawback
Consequently, as a substitute of promoting him outright, Barcelona are contemplating utilizing him as a makeweight in a swap supply to Dortmund for Adeyemi.
And may the Spanish giants pursue one of these deal, Liverpool’s switch possibilities will undergo because of this.
Adeyemi could possibly be an possibility to switch Mo Salah forward of the Egyptian’s contract expiring on the finish of the season, however unable to match Barcelona’s potential supply, Liverpool’s lack of incentive might see them miss out on the speedy 22-year-old.
Throughout his time on the Sign Iduna Park, Adeyemi, who joined from RB Salzburg in 2022, has scored 19 targets and registered 13 assists in 74 video games in all competitions.
