‘It’s not done yet’ – Liverpool among trio to ‘approach’ Salzburg starlet

Lewis Oldham
Liverpool are keen to sign Adeyemi

Liverpool are among three clubs who have “approached” Red Bull Salzburg starlet Karim Adeyemi but no deal is “done yet”, according to reports.

The forward spent time at Bayern Munich as an academy player and he joined Salzburg in 2018.

He made his debut for the Austrian side during the 2019/20 season. Over the past year, he has established himself as one of the best young players in Europe.


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The 19-year-old has been in fine form for Salzburg this term as he has netted 14 goals from his 18 appearances. He made shone in the Champions League as he scored four times in the group stages.

Liverpool have been linked with the Germany international, who is valued at around £34m.

Respected journalist Fabrizio Romano has revealed that Liverpool, Barcelona and Inter Milan have “approached” Adeyemi.

Despite this, the player’s “priority” is to join Borussia Dortmund next summer. He has agreed personal terms with the Bundesliga outfit.

Romano adds that a deal is “not done yet” as Dortmund have not agreed a fee with Red Bull Salzburg.

Earlier this month, former Liverpool striker Peter Crouch took time to praise Divock Origi:

“Another late, late show to go with the rest of them for cult hero Divock Origi, who will be loved at Liverpool for ever. Do not underestimate what a tough gig he has there, with only 34 league starts in six and a half seasons.

“There is always this assumption about these players that they’ve no desire to play. People put you down. That goal at Wolves could potentially win Liverpool the title. Add it to scoring in a Merseyside derby. Scoring against Barcelona. The Champions League final.

“It takes a special character to accept that role. It’s hard, there are a lot of dark days.

“You’re going in to train the day after a game when everyone else is warming down. You’re in when they’re off. You’re playing training ground games in front of nobody to maintain fitness.

“I know what it’s like to make an impact as a substitute. Origi could leave and play every game elsewhere. But he’s coming on and scoring massive goals for a huge club.

“I sometimes regret leaving Liverpool when I was second fiddle to Fernando Torres. Thankfully I got those big games back at Portsmouth and Tottenham in Europe but leaving Anfield is a hard thing to do.

“Ultimately, the game time is why I left. I was playing for England and wondering about my place with them. Thankfully it worked out, but the grass isn’t always greener.”