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TOP STORY:
Borussia Dortmund working to move Karim Adeyemi as an alternative to Erling Haaland, according to Fabrizio Romano on the latest news Here We Go podcast episode.
NS Salzburg striker has been heavily linked with some of the top clubs in Europe, with Romano mentioning that Barcelona also discussed a possible move with its agents. However, the Bundesliga side are frontrunners in the transfer with Haaland set to leave in the summer.
Adeyemi, 19, has scored three goals and one assist in five Champions League appearances as well as 11 goals and two assists in 16 league appearances.
NS Germany The international would be the ideal replacement for Haaland, who Romano says will leave Dortmund in the summer.
NS Norway The star is believed to have a release clause that would allow him to leave in the summer at a valuation much lower than the £150m currently set by BVB.
The 21-year-old has scored 74 goals in 76 appearances since he joined Dortmund from Salzburg, and now Adeyemi could follow the same path.
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– Real Madrid are leading the race to sign Antonio Rudiger on a free transfer, with the midfielder’s contract expiring on Chelsea in the summer. NS Independent says that the 28-year-old’s agent is currently in talks with Los Blancos, with an informal agreement being met.
– Gareth Bale can be set to return Tottenham Hotspur, reporter reported Ekrem Konur. The 32-year-old is in the final year of his contract at Real Madrid, whom he joined from Spurs in 2013. The Wales The international also enjoyed a loan spell at Spurs last season, but could return if Antonio Conte punishes the move.
– Denmark international Andreas Christensen was approached by Barcelona upon a move to the club in the summer. Based on Fabrizio Romano, the Catalan club are looking to sign the defender, whose contract expires in the summer. However, both clubs believe the 25-year-old will sign a contract extension at Stamford Bridge.
– West Ham are looking to sign a contract City of Manchester defender Nathan Ake on loan after injury in central defenders Kurt Zouma and Angelo Ogbonna. NS Sun reported that David Moyes was looking for defensive reinforcements, with Netherlands international is topping the list of potential contracts.
– Barcelona and Manchester City have a difference of 15 million euros in the valuation of strikers Ferran Torres, speak Mundo Deportivo. The Camp Nou outfit have been linked with a number of attacking players as they look to bolster their front ranks. Spain International Torres is among those involved, with reports claiming Pep Guardiola values the youngster at €60m, while Barcelona are willing to offer €45m.
