Manchester United have held discussions with Jorge Mendes to clarify the situation surrounding Karim Adeyemi, according to German publication BILD. The 23-year-old forward, contracted to Borussia Dortmund until 2027, is said to be in an uncomfortable position at the club as concerns grow over his relationship with manager Niko Kova\u010d.<\/p>\n
United are planning to build a deep, functional squad over the coming years and are already examining additional forward options. The uncertain future of Joshua Zirkzee was highlighted as a factor that could increase the club\u2019s appetite for further signings. At Dortmund, new arrivals Cunha and Mbeumo have settled quickly, while Benjamin \u0160e\u0161ko was reported to be struggling before he suffered a knee injury, the severity of which has not been revealed.<\/p>\n
Mendes, who also represents current Red Devils players Leny Yoro and Manuel Ugarte, has been contacted by United to get a better understanding of Adeyemi\u2019s position. Contract dynamics are central to the debate: Adeyemi\u2019s deal runs until 2027 and Dortmund are aware that allowing the agreement to run down could create urgency in future negotiations.<\/p>\n
In extension talks, Adeyemi and Mendes have demanded a long-term contract that would include a release clause. Dortmund are usually reluctant to grant such terms but are reported to be willing to negotiate on the point. Both parties are also watching the striker\u2019s relationship with Kova\u010d, which observers say is strained; the tension became public after a substitution before the international break when Adeyemi threw a water bottle in frustration.<\/p>\n
\u201cI think that\u2019s unnecessary,\u201d Kova\u010d reflected. \u201cIt\u2019s OK that he can be angry sometimes, but that\u2019s unnecessary, he\u2019s an adult.\u201d<\/p>\n
While United\u2019s interest is the most recent, the versatile Germany international has previously been linked with both Chelsea and Liverpool, though there have been no clear indications that either club would enter a transfer race at this stage.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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