Overview
- Over the weekend multiple outlets relayed a Bosnian report that Chelsea have entered talks for Kerim Alajbegovic following renewed interest in the winger.
- Leverkusen are reported to have triggered a buy‑back clause this summer to bring Alajbegovic back from Red Bull Salzburg for about €8 million, a move that could let the German club sell him on for a profit.
- Atalanta had been considered the leading suitor but those negotiations are reported to have stalled after Chelsea’s interest was revealed.
- The coverage credits Xabi Alonso with pushing Chelsea to pursue the 18‑year‑old, though no club has confirmed any bid and key details such as an agreed fee or the player's preference remain unverified.
- If Chelsea do press forward the club will face a choice between signing a high‑potential but inexperienced winger and securing guaranteed playing time for him, while Leverkusen could seek a premium given his World Cup profile.