Manchester United 'failed in bid to hijack Karim Adeyemi's move to Borussia Dortmund'
Daily MailManchester United failed in an attempt to hijack Borussia Dortmund's bid to sign Red Bull Salzburg forward Karim Adeyemi despite offering the Germany international a huge £150,000 per week, reports claim. But one player United will not be getting through the door is Salzburg starlet Adeyemi - according to German sports reporter Patrick Berger - who says United 'tried to hijack' his move to Dortmund with a 'top offer' of £150,000 per week. Manchester United failed in a bid to hijack Dortmund's bid to sign Karim Adeyemi, with incoming boss Erik ten Hag forced to look elsewhere for new recruits The player turned down that huge salary because he 'always wanted' to link up with the German giants at Signal Iduna Park - with his deal to join the Bundesliga side set to be completed in the coming weeks, he claims. Adeyemi has impressed with 21 goals this season but looks all set to join Borussia Dortmund Ten Hag has a shortlist of players he would like to bring to Old Trafford when he officially gets to work during pre-season and is said to have identified three key signings he can trust to begin his reign.