Man United ‘eye swoop for super-fast Borussia Dortmund star after relationship breakdown with manager Niko Kovac’ – and he’s trying to add a release clause to his contract
Karim Adeyemi’s future at Borussia Dortmund is clouded by uncertainty, and reports in Germany suggest Man United could be positioning themselves to pounce.
The 23-year-old attacker is encountering problems both on and off the pitch. Having failed to score or assist since late September, Adeyemi’s relationship with boss Niko Kovac has frayed – leading to a public fallout
On October 25, Adeyemi launched a water bottle at the bench when he was substituted during Dortmund’s 1-0 win over Koln, behaviour Kovac publicly condemned.
‘I think that’s unnecessary,’ he said. ‘It’s okay that he can be angry sometimes, but that’s unnecessary, he’s an adult.’
Then, during Dortmund’s dramatic 1-1 draw with Hamburg over the weekend, a frustrated Kovac could be seen visibly agitated by Adeyemi’s decision making. He was substituted on the 66th minute.
And according to Bild, discussions regarding Adeyemi’s future are in full swing. The youngster’s contract expires in 2027 and his entourage are demanding a long-term extension with a release clause valued at £70million.