Man Utd On Alert As Forward Who Is ‘Faster Than Usain Bolt’ Pushes For Transfer

BACK David Tully Dec 19th 2025 Man Utd are watching on with interest as Borussia Dortmund forward Karim Adeyemi weighs up whether to leave the Bundesliga side. The Red Devils are among the favourites to sign the German international if he becomes available next year. Bild claim that Adeyemi‘s wife, rapper Loredana, is looking to leave Germany for a “European metropolis”, and Manchester would come under consideration. The forward is currently locked in talks over a contract extension with Dortmund, but the demand to include a €70m (£61m) release clause is proving to be a sticking point. Adeyemi would come with plenty of baggage Along with having a celebrity partner, the 23-year-old has been the subject of controversy on and off the field. Adeyemi was charged after being found in possession of a knuckle duster and a stun gun last month. He has also had several run-ins with his current manager, Niko Kovac. He was criticised for throwing a water bottle in frustration shortly after being substituted against FC Cologne back in October. Kovac criticised Adeyemi for the “unnecessary” behaviour, and there have also been other clashes between the pair since then. Man Utd would be getting a pacey forward Sky Sports conducted an interview with Adeyemi back in mid-2023, where they said that the forward is “faster than Usain Bolt at his peak over 30 metres”. In addition to his speed, the forward is known for his strong dribbling ability, as well as his adaptability. While Adeyemi does prefer to be deployed in central areas, either as a no.9 or no.10, he has also played wide on the right regularly, cutting in from the flank onto his stronger left foot. Fans may question whether the German is worth the investment, considering that head coach Ruben Amorim already has Bryan Mbeumo and Amad Diallo who can perform similar duties, but the German press believe there is genuine interest from United. Read more about the Manchester United First Team Squad for 2025/26 here David Tully David has worked as a football reporter for the last fifteen years. Having started as an intern at Snack Media, he then went on to become a freelancer, working on various different sites. At the start of 2023, he took up his current role as content writer for the Football News Network.