Adeyemi demands lucrative salary to complete Napoli switch | OneFootball

Karim Adeyemi has become Napoli’s primary target after the Partenopei decided to exit the race for Alejandro Garnacho, mainly due to Manchester United’s lucrative demands, but they now could face a similar issue in negotiations with the Borussia Dortmund forward.

Antonio Conte’s side has been on the lookout for a player to replace Khvicha Kvaratskhelia after his move to PSG, but the €70-80m price-tag set by the Red Devils for the Argentina international complicated their plans, forcing them to switch their focus to alternative options.

Alejandro Garnacho of Manchester United reacts after he misses a chance during the Premier League match between Manchester United FC and Southampton FC at Old Trafford on January 16, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

According to recent reports, the club has been making progress for Dortmund’s Adeyemi, closing in on an agreement with the Bundesliga giants for a fee of around €40m.

Adeyemi’s demands to join Napoli revealed

While the 23-year-old was initially willing to stay at the club until next summer, he is said to be gradually opening to the prospect of moving to the Stadio Maradona after talking with Conte and realising the German outfit is already looking for a replacement.

Borussia Dortmund forward #27 Karim Adeyemi celebrates scoring the opening 1-0 goal during the UEFA Champions League group F football match between BVB Borussia Dortmund and Paris Saint-Germain in Dortmund, western Germany, on December 13, 2023. (Photo by INA FASSBENDER / AFP) (Photo by INA FASSBENDER/AFP via Getty Images)

However, Calciomercato.com explains that he demands seasonal wages of €4.5m to make the move, which would make him the second most-paid player in Napoli’s squad.

Adeyemi has five goals and as many assists from 14 games across all competitions with Dortmund this season.