Arsenal are reportedly fighting with Chelsea and Manchester United over a deal to sign Borussia Dortmund star Karim Adeyemi. TEAMtalk.
The Gunners currently have a well-stocked attacking department with options for Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard on the left flank. On the other hand, Bukayo Saka and Noni Madueke are specialist right wingers, while Viktor Gyokeres, Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus are centre-forward options.
Jesus can also provide cover on the flanks when required, while Havertz is comfortable in both the creative midfield and the number 9 role.
However, Mikel Arteta’s side have suffered from fitness issues in this area so far this season, with Jesus and Havertz out injured since the start of the season.
Saka was sidelined for the first few weeks of this season, but after his return, Madueke suffered a knee injury and has been out since then.
Martinelli also had a problem just before this international break and Gyokeres suffered a muscle problem against Burnley in the Premier League.
This left Arteta with Trossard and Saka as the only strikers and used Mikel Merino as an assistant striker in the last two games. So it appears the North London club are planning to add further depth to the front line next year.
Conflict
Now, TEAMtalk claim that Arsenal have identified Adeyemi as a serious option and have already made ‘contact’ with the player’s agent, Jorge Mendes, to complete the deal in the winter window.
The attacker’s current contract runs until 2027 and negotiations for an extension have reached a standstill. Moreover, he recently had a public feud with manager Nico Kovac. Therefore, the player may be open to a move away next year, with Dortmund wanting at least £62m, with a £70m release clause.
Man Utd are also keen to buy him and have held talks with the player’s representatives, while Chelsea also want him but are planning to buy him next summer.
United have a good relationship with Mendes, but Arsenal have the financial resources to complete the operation early next year.
Adeyemi is a talented player and is still only 23, so he could be a smart signing for Arsenal, Chelsea or Man Utd, should any of those clubs ultimately manage to buy him.
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