Chelsea and Napoli have also been linked a move for the rapid winger who has impressed in Germany over recent years - but a January transfer looks unlikely, according to recent reports.

Fabrizio Romano says Napoli have begun talks with Borussia Dortmund over Arsenal and Chelsea target Karim Adeyemi.

Corriere dello Sport reports that Karim Adeyemi has put Napoli talks on hold as Chelsea and Liverpool have sounded out his availability for next season.

Liverpool are interested in Borussia Dortmund winger Karim Adeyemi, according to Italian media. The German winger has been at the heart of one of the biggest transfer sagas of the January window. Adeyemi has emerged as a target for Napoli ,