Chelsea now eyeing transfer for Leverkusen star Kerim Alajbegovic

Chelsea have expressed curiosity in signing extremely rated Bayer Leverkusen attacker Kerim Alajbegovic this summer time, in response to Bosnian outlet Faktor.

Alajbegovic got here by means of the ranks at Leverkusen’s academy. He joined Purple Bull Salzburg final summer time to realize common taking part in time earlier than returning to Leverkusen in March after the membership activated his buyback clause.

Throughout the latest Bundesliga marketing campaign, he featured 28 occasions, scoring 9 objectives and offering three assists. He additionally made seven appearances within the UEFA Europa League, scoring twice, together with his valuation anticipated to surpass his present £18m Transfermarkt valuation.

The 18-year-old loved a memorable summer time on the FIFA World Cup with Bosnia and Herzegovina. His opening objective in a 3-1 victory over Qatar got here on the age of 18 years and 276 days, making him the youngest participant ever to attain from exterior the penalty field at a World Cup since Kylian Mbappe did so on the 2018 World Cup at 19 years and 207 days.

The objective additionally positioned Alajbegovic eighth on the all-time checklist of youngest World Cup scorers, forward of gamers resembling Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal.

Now, in response to Faktor, Chelsea have expressed curiosity in signing the Bosnian worldwide left winger this summer time.

Thrilling ahead

Xabi Alonso has included Alajbegovic in a number of of his matchday squads, and, having beforehand seen his qualities, it’s no shock that Faktor claims the previous Madrid boss needs so as to add the teenager to his squad.

The thrilling ahead has been of eager curiosity to Serie A aspect Atalanta, however the deal is now on maintain following Chelsea’s curiosity within the Bosnian, who may find yourself within the Premier League this summer time, in response to the report.

Chelsea’s switch actions have picked up after a quiet begin. Enzo Fernandez’s switch saga has taken a lot of the headlines, whereas Marc Cucurella was one of many main outgoing gamers from the membership.

Nevertheless, with pre-season quick approaching, the membership has already secured the signature of Italian fullback Marco Palestra from Atalanta and trumped Arsenal to signal Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa for a British report charge.

A number of outgoings are anticipated, with Alejandro Garnacho, who has been excluded from the membership’s pre-season coaching, reportedly attracting curiosity from AS Roma.

Ought to he depart, Alajbegovic can be a high quality choice to interchange him. His 13 objective contributions final season, together with mature shows on the World Cup regardless of solely being 18, recommend he possesses the qualities to thrive on the largest levels when given the prospect.