Adidas is in talks with Bjorn Gulden from rival Puma to become the new chief executive of the larger German sportswear company as it seeks to revive its fortunes.

Mr Gulden is a “potential successor” to current CEO Kasper Rorsted, Adidas said in a statement.

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