Napoli plot Adeyemi move after Man United reject Garnacho bid

Napoli have reportedly contacted Dortmund for the transfer of Karim Adeyemi, with Manchester United refusing to budge in their demands for Alejandro Garnacho. 

According to a report from transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano, the Partenopei have identified the Germany international as an ideal replacement for Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and have reached out to Dortmund to discuss a move this January window. 

Adeyemi joined Die Schwarzgelben in the summer of 2022 as a highly rated prospect. While he has shown his brilliance in spells, he has not been consistent for the stretch, partly due to incessant injury problems. 

According to the aforementioned Romano, Dortmund will not stand in the way of a potential January exit, and Napoli are working on securing permission to negotiate personal terms with the player. 

Garnacho was Antonio Conte’s first choice to replace the departed Georgian. Napoli have had a €40 million bid rejected by the Red Devils, who are said to be holding out for a more significant offer. 

Also, the Partenopei reportedly offered Manchester United a discount on Victor Osimhen should they soften their stance on Garnacho; however, that situation has not developed further. 

Chelsea are also in the picture, as Mykhailo Mudryk’s battle with doping allegations has left them short in wide areas. They are reportedly interested in and are preparing a formal offer.