Alajbegovic Pushes for Serie A Move, With Roma Advancing Talks
Positive Roma talks have put a transfer in play at a fee likely above €25 million.
Overview
- Roma held recent talks in Rome with Kerim Alajbegovic’s father, with club great Miralem Pjanic helping broker contact, according to Italian reports.
- Alajbegovic has asked his father and Pjanic to handle negotiations for a switch to Italy, with Inter, Napoli and Roma engaged and Milan also tracking him.
- Bayer Leverkusen control the 18-year-old’s future after activating an €8m buy-back, hold a contract to 2029, and are reported to want at least €25m.
- The winger’s stock rose with 12 goals and 4 assists for RB Salzburg this season and by converting decisive penalties in World Cup play-offs against Wales and Italy.
- Other clubs including Arsenal and Borussia Dortmund are linked, but coverage in Italy frames Roma’s project under Gian Piero Gasperini as a compelling landing spot.