In a recent report, Fichajes mentioned that Newcastle United are locked in a three-way battle for Borussia Dortmund winger Karim Adeyemi. It has been claimed that the Magpies would have to rival Manchester United and Liverpool in the race to recruit the German wide player.
Adeyemi’s Recent Season In German Football
The 22-year-old struggled to be consistent for Dortmund in the previous campaign but managed to put in a handful of impressive displays for them in the final third. Adeyemi banged in just five goals and secured a couple of assists in 34 matches for the German outfit last season on all fronts.
The German talent made a lot of his appearances off the bench but did well to average 1.1 shots and 0.9 dribbles per 90 minutes in the Bundesliga. He was even tidy when distributing the ball in the opponent’s half based on his pass completion rate of 77.9% in league football (stats via whoscored).
His current contract at the German club will run out in the summer of 2027 which could make it tough for the Magpies to snap him up on the cheap next year.
Newcastle United Are Locked In A Three-Way Battle For Adeyemi: Is He Worth The Fight?
Adeyemi is proficient at finding some space for himself to get some strikes in at goal. He can shoot the ball with venom from long range and can create the odd chance for his teammates to find the back of the net.
The German youngster is a good dribbler with the ball at his feet. He is primarily a left-sided wide player but can also fill in as a right-winger or as a centre-forward up top if needed.
Adeyemi is already good enough to challenge for a regular first-team spot at Newcastle United. He would bring more firepower to Eddie Howe’s attack and could help the Magpies challenge across all competitions in the coming seasons.
At 22, Adeyemi has the potential to be a future star in European football. However, only time will tell whether he can cope with the physical nature and high intensity of Premier League football. Still, the pros outweigh the cons of signing someone with his skill set and potential. All in all, Adeyemi would be well worth the fight, so Howe should focus on getting a deal done for him next year.
