Aston Villa are plotting a move for Borussia Dortmund striker Karim Adeyemi this summer and hope to beat Chelsea and Juventus to his signature.
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- Aston Villa looking to bring in new forward to replace Diaby
- Villans been one of Europe's top spenders this summer
- Chelsea and Juventus also interested in BVB man
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WHAT HAPPENED?
Following the departure of Moussa Diaby to Al-Ittihad this week, Aston Villa are in the market for a new forward and are targeting Borussia Dortmund speedster Karim Adeyemi, according to the Daily Mail. Chelsea and Juventus are also said to be interested in the Swiss international.
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
Signing Adeyemi would be a massive coup for Unai Emery and they can afford to splash the cash having raised over £100 million (€118m/$128m) in player sales this summer. After losing Diaby and Douglas Luiz, the Premier League club need to bring in players of a similar quality if they are to compete for a Champions League spot again in 2024-25.
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DID YOU KNOW?
Dortmund's versatile forward scored five goals and recorded two assists in 34 appearances across all competitions last season. He had a major chance in the Champions League final against Real Madrid but could not convert in a moment that would have likely inflated his price in the transfer market.
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WHAT NEXT FOR ADEYEMI AND VILLA?
With Chelsea and Juventus also sniffing around the 22-year-old, Villa may have to move fast to secure a deal. Adeyemi has been with Dortmund for their pre-season tour but will be ready to go should anything be agreed with one of the three interested clubs.
