Karim Adeyemi, German footballer of Nigerian descent, emerges target for Barcelona

- Karim Adeyemi who currently plays for Salzburg could be on his way to Barcelona

- Barcelona chiefs are reported to be satisfied with his performances and want his signing

- Adeyemi was born in Munich, Germany to a Nigerian father and Romanian mother

Spanish champions Barcelona are reportedly interested in the signing of Red Bull Salzburg striker of Nigerian descent Karim Adeyemi.

The 17-year-old striker currently plays on loan at FC Liefering where Barcelona scouts are said to have seen his impressive performances this term.

And according to the report on El Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona are said to be ready to pay eight million euros for the signing of Adeyemi.

And should the Catalan giants go on to pay this amount, then Karim Adeyemi will become the most expensive U18 player of Nigerian descent in history.

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Barcelona's director of youth football Patrick Kluivert is said to have been impressed with Adeyemi's qualities after watching him in UEFA Youth League game.

Meanwhile, Karim Adeyemi can play for Nigeria because of his father and can also play for Romania which is the country of his mother.

Karim Adeyemi has so far scored seven goals in 11 matches and his contract with Red Bull Salzburg will expire until the end of the 2020-2021 season.

Earlier, Legit.ng had reported how Samuel Chukwueze became the latest transfer target for Barcelona if they fail to land Neymar from Paris Saint-Germain.

According to Gol Digital, the Spanish champions are interested in signing the Villarreal winger to bolster their squad if they fail to get Neymar.

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Source: Legit.ng