Real Madrid 'interested in signing Dortmund forward this summer
According to reports, Real Madrid is showing interest in signing Borussia Dortmund striker Karim Adeyemi. The Spanish club is in need of a new forward following Karim Benzema's departure to join Saudi Arabian club Al-Ittihad after a 14-year tenure with Real Madrid. Sportbild has stated that Real Madrid is closely monitoring Adeyemi and considering a potential move for him during this summer transfer window. However, the German international will come with a hefty price tag of £68.4 million, which might prove to be too expensive for the 14-time Champions League winners.
If the transfer were to materialize, Adeyemi would be reunited with his former teammate Jude Bellingham, who recently completed a move to Real Madrid for a fee of £113 million. Adeyemi joined Borussia Dortmund from Red Bull Salzburg last summer and had an impressive debut season, contributing nine goals and six assists in 32 appearances across all competitions. The 21-year-old still has four years remaining on his contract with Dortmund, and the club will be eager to retain his services.
Real Madrid is actively seeking to strengthen their attack after the departures of Marco Asensio, Eden Hazard, and Mariano Diaz this summer. Additionally, the Spanish giants have shown interest in Paris Saint-Germain's Kylian Mbappe, who has expressed his intention not to sign a contract extension beyond 2024 with the French club. Real Madrid aims to compete on all fronts in the upcoming season, looking to bounce back from a disappointing campaign where they only managed to win the Copa del Rey. They lost the LaLiga title to Barcelona and were eliminated from the Champions League by eventual winners Manchester City.
While the potential acquisition of Karim Adeyemi by Real Madrid would address their need for a new forward, the club will need to carefully consider the financial implications of the reported £68.4 million price tag. The upcoming weeks will shed light on whether Real Madrid will proceed with a move for the talented German striker or explore other options to reinforce their attacking lineup. Dortmund, on the other hand, will likely be determined to keep hold of Adeyemi, given his promising performances in his debut season for the club.
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