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Tom Cavilla

Red Bull Salzburg star speaks out on future amid £20m Liverpool transfer rumours

Liverpool-linked forward Karim Adeyemi has admitted he is 'honoured' to be subject of transfer speculation from some of Europe's biggest sides.

The Red Bull Salzburg striker has been in fine form this season, scoring 12 goals in 17 appearances in all competitions so far.

Adeyemi was on target once again in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday evening, taking his tally to three goals in three outings in Europe's elite competition.

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Speaking after his team's 3-1 win over Wolfsburg, the 19-year-old was quizzed on his Salzburg future amid growing speculation he could be on the move in January or in the summer for more than £20m.

"I take it easy. I feel honoured [by the links], but nothing more," he told Sky Austria.

"I have my focus here at Salzburg. We play well together. It works perfectly.

"First of all, I want to progress with Salzburg. Then we'll look further."

Adeyemi's significant progress made this campaign has also resulted in the teenager making his debut for the senior Germany national team, featuring in a 6-0 win over Armenia.

Should he leave his current side in favour of a top European outfit, the talented youngster would become the latest player to emerge from Salzburg's ranks to take the next step in his career.

Bundesliga duo Dayot Upamecano and Erling Haaland both represented the Austrian side before moves to Germany, meanwhile Liverpool trio Naby Keita, Sadio Mane and Takumi Minamino are also former Salzburg stars.

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