Barcelona submit official Adeyemi bid as Flick leads Dortmund winger pursuit

Barcelona have submitted an official bid to Borussia Dortmund for winger Karim Adeyemi, with transfer reporters Fabrizio Romano and Gerard Romero of Jijantes both confirming the approach on Tuesday. The player has already given his personal approval to joining the Blaugrana, removing one potential obstacle from what remains a complex negotiation.

Flick the Catalyst

According to Barca Blaugranes, Hansi Flick is the driving force behind the pursuit. Barcelona have conducted talks quietly — the same low-profile approach that delivered Anthony Gordon from Newcastle earlier this summer. That Gordon signing has already reshaped the club’s attacking options, yet the Blaugrana are pressing ahead for another wide forward.

Adeyemi, 24, finished the 2024-25 season with 10 goals and six assists for Dortmund. The German international has developed steadily since joining from Salzburg in 2022, improving both his playmaking and finishing across four Bundesliga seasons. His profile — direct, press-resistant, capable of operating across the front line — aligns closely with what Flick has built at Barcelona.

What It Implies About Raphinha

The timing invites questions about Raphinha, whose future has been uncertain for weeks. A move to Saudi Arabia has been floated as a genuine possibility since the World Cup. Barcelona’s pursuit of Adeyemi could reflect straightforward squad depth after a season in which wing injuries badly disrupted the first team, but it could equally suggest the club already knows more about Raphinha’s intentions than has been made public.

Marcus Rashford’s loan spell also ended without a permanent deal, leaving a vacancy on the left flank that Adeyemi would fill directly. A striker search is running in parallel, with Julián Álvarez’s situation at Atlético Madrid closely tracked — though that pursuit carries its own complications tied to an ongoing FIFA complaint between the two clubs.

Dortmund Hold the Cards

Adeyemi’s contract at the Westfalenstadion runs until June 2027, giving Dortmund firm negotiating leverage and no obligation to sell below their valuation. BVB’s response — whether they accept, reject, or counter — will determine how quickly this deal moves.

Romano and Romero confirming an official bid simultaneously suggests Barcelona are serious rather than speculative. With the player’s personal agreement already in place, bridging the gap between Dortmund’s asking price and Barcelona’s offer is now the only question that matters.