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Chelsea are interested in signing Borussia Dortmund striker Karim · Adeyemi.
After missing out on Michael · Olise to join Bayern Munich, the Blues are looking for a new right-sided midfielder to fit into Enzo ·Maresca's preferred line-up and are drawing up a list of potential targets. Sources confirmed 90 minutes ago that Chelsea were impressed with Adeyemi and believe his potential asking price of £25million is valuable in the current market, with club officials assessing a possible transfer internally.
Dortmund have not yet been contacted and are ready to sell if their financial needs are met. Juventus are also exploring the possibility of bringing in the 22-year-old but, like Chelsea, have yet to raise their interest.
A new right-winger remains a priority for Chelsea this summer as they look to further competition for Kerr· Palmer and Noni · Maduk, but the Blues are also open to signing a new striker, with Adeyemi comfortable in both positions, seen as a positive.
Chelsea's current approach to transfers is to look for deals that offer good value for money. Tosin · Adarabioyo joined on a free transfer from Fulham, Marc · Gieu was signed from Barcelona for just £5.1 million, while Kilnan· Desbury · Hall were also seen as a smart deal internally for £30 million.
The £25million value has made Chelsea recognise Adeyemi could be an opportunity in the transfer market, but the Blues are exploring all available options before committing to a transfer. Lille's Jonathan · David is still under consideration. It is understood that the Canada international could be priced at around £20 million if the payment structure favours Lille, although Chelsea are yet to make a decision on the 24-year-old.