Napoli close in on agreement with Dortmund for Kvaratskhelia replacement

Borussia Dortmund forward #27 Karim Adeyemi celebrates scoring the opening 1-0 goal during the UEFA Coppa Campioni 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)

Napoli are reportedly close to an agreement with Borussia Dortmund over a fee for Karim Adeyemi, who could come to the Stadio Maradona to replace Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, despite ongoing talks between the Partenopei and Manchester United for Alejandro Garnacho. 

Napoli have been on the market for a new forward after selling Kvaratskhelia to PSG for a €70m fee earlier in the transfer window. Garnacho had been the prime candidate, but there is no agreement over a fee for the Manchester United talent as of yet. 

With talks for Garnacho at a bit of a standstill, Napoli decided to turn their attention to another target in Adeyemi, who could be available for a significantly lower fee. 

Napoli close to Adeyemi agreement with Dortmund

According to updates from transfer experts Matteo Moretto and Fabrizio Romano, Napoli and Borussia Dortmund are now closing in on an agreement for a fee in the region of €40m for Adeyemi. 

The four-time Germany international is still expected to be with the Bundesliga side for their next league match against Werder Bremen on Saturday, but talks over his potential transfer are set to resume on Sunday.