Klopp refusing to give up as Liverpool talks ‘opened’ for prolific Dortmund target

Liverpool have reportedly opened talks with representatives of RB Salzburg striker Karim Adeyemi as the deadline for Borussia Dortmund to bid nears.

The 20-year-old is one of European football’s brightest prospects after enjoying a breakout season for Die Roten Bullen. Already capped three times by Germany, the talented youngster has bagged 16 Austrian Bundesliga goals in 2021-2022. He has 20 in all competitions and opened his international account with a goal against Armenian in a World Cup qualifier last September.

Unsurprisingly, many clubs have shown an interest. Chelsea joined the Reds in being linked while Dortmund appeared to hold all the aces.

With Erling Haaland likely to depart in the summer, BVB are looking for attacking reinforcements. But, with Adeyemi’s price tag reportedly hovering around the £35m mark, their interest seemed to have cooled.

Indeed, a report late last month suggested that the German giants had until Easter to firm up their interest.

Failure to do so would result in the door being opened to other suitors. Sky Sports Austria are reporting that, although an agreement is in place for Dortmund to sign the striker, nothing has been finalised.

That has cleared the way for the Anfield giants to enter the picture. And the Merseysiders are said to have opened dialogue about a possible summer move.

Video: Martial turned down Barcelona and Juventus to join Sevilla (Teamtalk)

Tottenham join Youri Tielemans race for £30m

Arsenal blow as Gabriel Magalhaes wanted by Barcelona

United interested in Villarreal defender Pau Torres

Manchester United summer spend include Rice and Kane

Where does Gareth Bale go after Real Madrid exit

Shock Alvaro Morata move to Arsenal

Christian Eriksen could sign for Manchester