Liverpool and Chelsea target Karim Adeyemi confirms transfer stance

Borussia Dortmund star Karim Adeyemi has spoken out about rumours linking him with a move away from Germany.

Adeyemi has been linked with Premier League sides Liverpool, Chelsea and West Ham, but recent reports from Italy have claimed that the 22-year-old is a top target for Juventus if Federico Chiesa departs this summer.

And Adeyemi has now addressed the reports, admitting that "there are no guarantees" over his future, although he remains "very happy" at Dortmund. He told German newspaper Ruhr Nachrichten : "I can't say anything about that.

"I'm wearing a Dortmund shirt and I'm very happy to be wearing a Dortmund shirt. There are no guarantees in life." New Dortmund boss Nuri Sahin was also asked about Adeyemi's future and he seems to be keen for the winger to stay.

"Karim knows what I think about him," Sahin said. "I'm not going to start commenting on every rumour. I'm not playing along. What's important to me is what I want from Karim. And what Karim told me is important to me. Everything else is not my concern."

Former Dortmund boss Lucien Favre believes Adeyemi would be an excellent signing for Juventus. Speaking to Tuttosport, Favre said: "Adeyemi joined Dortmund two years ago when I was on my way to Nice.

"He showed his worth in the latest Champions League Final when he sprinted past the best right-back in activity, Carvajal, who is among the Ballon d'Or candidates." Favre also delivered his verdict on Khephren Thuram, who joined Juventus earlier this month.

Favre previously managed Thuram at Nice and feels he will thrive under new manager Thiago Motta. Favre added: "[Thuram is] a midfielder with great potential and an imposing physical structure, over 1.90.

"A boy you can count on and who still has a lot of room for improvement: for example, to be picky, he scores few goals and gives few assists. In short, even though he is a good player, he must fully complete his maturation process.

"And in a big club like Juventus, where he will find a certain Douglas Luiz in the middle of the field, he will be able to do so. Working hard under the orders of the excellent Thiago Motta."