First enquiry made: Sky confirm Man Utd are utilising strong relationship with agent to pursue unsettled UCL starlet

Manchester United have approached Borussia Dortmund to check in on Karim Adeyemi’s uncertain situation.As things stand, BVB are pushing to extend the attacker’s deal ahead of its 2027 expiry.While it still gives them plenty of time to negotiate new terms, Dortmund will be sweating over the prospect of losing such a highly-rated attacker for absolutely nothing. He is currently valued at around £53 million by Transfermarkt, although the club’s valuation will undoubtedly be higher.Adeyemi is unsettled at the Signal Iduna Park this season(Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)From Adeyemi’s perspective, he has little to no desire to continue working under head coach Niko Kovac amid a public fall-out with the manager.Kovac hasn’t shied away from expressing his frustrations over the player’s performances from the touchline and has dropped him from the starting XI for the last two Bundesliga outings.Adeyemi has since enlisted the help of agent Jorge Mendes in hopes of securing either an improved contract with a release clause, worth around £70m, or a move elsewhere.Mendes is no stranger around Old Trafford, and more recently facilitated both Leny Yoro’s and Manuel Ugarte’s transfers to the club.How is Adeyemi faring in attack?(Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)The 23-year-old hasn’t been at his best since the campaign got underway, returning just two goals and an assist in 11 league appearances.He has had slightly more luck in the Champions League, though, having notched a goal and two assists in only four games. Adeyemi’s senior record Games Goals Assists Dortmund 121 29 22 RB Salzburg 93 33 23 Liefering 35 15 12 Sky Sports Germany’s Florian Plettenberg revealed last night that the Red Devils had made an inquiry over the Munich-born talent after ‘obtaining information’ from Mendes – much to Dortmund’s dismay. 🚨🔴 Manchester United have inquired about Karim #Adeyemi and obtained information from Jorge Mendes. The situation continues to be monitored. #MUFC Borussia Dortmund are still pushing to extend Adeyemi’s contract, but no agreement has been reached so far. It remains unclear… pic.twitter.com/ZxwqcCdUWa — Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) November 13, 2025Read more: ‘Wonderful’ Man Utd target ready to follow Cunha and Mbeumo as he makes Old Trafford his ‘preferred destination’