According to Christian Falk, Chelsea have initiated contact with the player to persuade him to move to England and join their ranks in London. Dortmund appear willing to allow the young star to leave for a relatively modest fee of €30 million (£25.4m/$32.46m), which has further spurred Chelsea’s pursuit.
Caught Offside has disclosed that Chelsea might offer Adeyemi a long-term contract, potentially securing his services at Stamford Bridge until 2030 or 2031. This prospective signing has also triggered speculation about Raheem Sterling’s future. Interest from the Saudi Pro League could threaten Sterling’s position at Chelsea if Adeyemi signs with the club.
Since his transfer from Red Bull Salzburg to Borussia Dortmund in 2022, Adeyemi has made a noticeable impact, although his performance has been somewhat inconsistent. His shift from a central striker to a wider role has slightly reduced his goal-scoring output, with 14 goals in 66 appearances. Nevertheless, Adeyemi’s speed, technical ability, and versatility across multiple forward positions make him an appealing prospect for Chelsea.
Chelsea are moving swiftly to finalize the deal, with Juventus and AC Milan reportedly among several other clubs interested in Adeyemi, according to Sky Germany. Arne Slot is also monitoring the situation and could prompt Liverpool to enter the race for the German footballer with a bid.