Kerim Alajbegovic
RW • Linked from Bayer Leverkusen
Alajbegovic's stock rose sharply after a breakout World Cup with Bosnia and Herzegovina, highlighted by a spectacular long-range goal against Qatar in the group stage and three starts including the round-of-32 defeat to the United States. Chelsea have now submitted a formal bid guaranteeing over €30m, potentially rising to €40m with add-ons, though personal terms are not yet agreed. Xabi Alonso is a known admirer from his time at Bayer Leverkusen, and Chelsea are considered favourites ahead of competition from Juventus.
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Nicolo Schira Tier 3
Chelsea are in contact with Bayer Leverkusen over Kerim Alajbegovic, with talks ongoing. There is understood to be no £34m bid at this stage, with discussions currently at a lower fee, and Italian clubs remain involved in the race. Alajbegovic is yet to decide his future, though Chelsea remain keen.
Fabrizio Romano Tier 1
Chelsea submitted a formal opening bid for Alajbegovic containing a guaranteed fee in excess of €30m, which could rise to around €40m once performance-related add-ons are included. Bosnia and Herzegovina national team boss Sergej Barbarez publicly described the 18-year-old as 'wonderful', adding to the growing profile around the move. Personal terms have not yet been agreed and talks with the player's representatives are yet to formally begin, though Chelsea remain favourites ahead of Juventus.
Yahoo Sports Tier 1
Chelsea were reported to have submitted a formal offer for Alajbegovic as talks with Bayer Leverkusen continued. The move is still being described as an active, ongoing pursuit rather than a completed deal. Chelsea's position as favourites is understood to be helped by the player's own enthusiasm for working under Alonso.
Caughtoffside Tier 1
Reports named Chelsea as favourites to complete a deal worth in the region of £30m for the Bayer Leverkusen winger. Xabi Alonso was said to be personally enthusiastic about the 18-year-old's profile, having registered 17 goal contributions in all competitions during his breakthrough campaign. Competition from Manchester United and Arsenal was reported to remain in the background.
Caughtoffside Tier 1
Kerim Alajbegovic emerged as a serious Chelsea target after a string of strong performances during Bosnia and Herzegovina's World Cup campaign. His standout moment came with a spectacular long-range strike against Qatar in the group stage, a goal that immediately drew attention given his age. Scouts across Europe took note, with Chelsea, Manchester United and Arsenal all credited with interest.
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