Barcelona have already seen a �20million bid rejected for Borussia Dortmund winger Karim Adeyemi but the Liga champions are expected to return with an improved offer. But why do Barca want a player who has repeatedly flattered to deceive during his time at Signal Iduna Park?Adeyemi made 39 appearances for Dortmund in all competitions last season, scoring 10 goals and adding six assists. Respectable figures but not ones that stand out, and not enough to secure him a place in Germanys World Cup squad.The Catalans have signed England winger Anthony Gordon this summer and have the likes of Lamine Yamal, Fermin Lopez and Raphinha already on the books.Hansi Flick has targeted his countryman for one simple reason: pace.Adeyemis pace would create havoc for Barcelonas opponentsYamal and Gordon are quick but Adeyemi would bring an extra dimension to the Barca attack.The 24-year-old has a recorded top speed of 22.48 miles per hour with his explosiveness off the mark particularly impressive.Adeyemi was timed at 3.6 seconds over the first 30 metres, quicker than Usain Bolt when he ran his 100 metre world record of 9.58 seconds. On that occasion, at the 2009 World Athletics Championships in Berlin, Bolt covered the first 30 metres in 3.78 seconds.Former RB Salzburg wideman Adeyemi is well aware of his greatest strength. He said: I think Im the fastest player in football. Im pretty sure of it. There may be players approaching me, but none are faster.Whether a deal to take Adeyemi to Camp Nou can be struck remains to be seen.Adeyemi has already outlined his intention to leave Dortmund this summer and has also been linked with Premier League club Aston Villa. Topics Borussia Dortmund FC Barcelona Karim Adeyemi Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read Lamine Yamal has not taken the step of brilliance we expect, admits Spain coach who fears the Barcelona star is becoming anxious Jon Fisher 10th July, 2026 Lamine Yamal confident he can deliver match-winning performance for Spain against Belgium Jon Fisher 9th July, 2026 Lewandowski joins Chicago Fire: Former Barcelona and Bayern Munich striker moves to MLS Jon Fisher 29th June, 2026 Xavi hails Lionel Messi as the Michael Jordan of football and says he is incomparable. Almost inhuman Jon Fisher 21st June, 2026 Unrepentant Lamine Yamal has no intention of changing his lifestyle: I have the power to do whatever I want with my life Jon Fisher 21st June, 2026 World Cup 2026: How long is Lamine Yamal out? Latest news, injury update and Barcelona and Spain wingers reaction to hamstring problem Ben Miller 15th June, 2026
