Barcelona makes official bid for Dortmund forward Adeyemi

FC Barcelona has submitted an official bid to sign German forward Karim Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund, according to multiple reports on Thursday, July 9, 2026. The 24-year-old international has reportedly agreed to personal terms with the Spanish club and is pushing for the transfer, making Barcelona his only desired destination this summer.

Negotiations between the two clubs are now underway as Barcelona seeks to reinforce its attacking options ahead of the new season. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirmed the development, stating that Barcelona has made its formal offer and is awaiting a response from Dortmund. Adeyemi’s current contract expires in June 2027, and he is not planning to sign a new deal with the Bundesliga side, which adds pressure on Dortmund to consider a sale now rather than risk losing him on a free transfer next year.

Barcelona’s interest in Adeyemi is long-standing, with the club having monitored the player for several years. He is viewed as a player who can add speed, creativity, and versatility to the squad, potentially providing depth following the departure of Robert Lewandowski and amid ongoing questions about other attacking players. Barcelona...