Liverpool in 'direct contact' with £52m winger's agents, wants £8.6m/yr salary

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Liverpool have reportedly made direct contact with the agents of Karim Adeyemi as FSG look to hand Andoni Iraola the attacking talent needed to bring his football vision to life. After hijacking Newcastle United’s talks to sign Victor Munoz on a six-year contract by triggering his €40m (£34.6m) release clause, Liverpool have ramped up their pursuit of Yan Diomande.

The Ivorian is not the only attacker linked with Liverpool, with reports now claiming that FSG are in direct contact with Adeyemi’s representatives, who would be relatively easy to sign given that he was excluded from Germany’s 2026 World Cup squad. Latest Karim Adeyemi transfer news places Liverpool at the centre of fight for his signature According to journalist Ekrem Konur, reporting for Fussball Daten, Liverpool are in close contact with the 24-year-old’s agents but face competition for his signature from Chelsea, Manchester United and Aston Villa.

Liverpool are in "direct contact" with the entourage of Borussia Dortmund winger Karim Adeyemi according to a report in Germany. “Furthermore, Aston Villa and Liverpool are reportedly in direct contact with the player’s agency, as the allure of English football holds significant weight for the player.