Chelsea intensifies talks for striker Alajbegovic amid triple exit plans
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 9:50 PM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
Chelsea is in advanced discussions for Kerim Alajbegovic, aiming to meet Bayer Leverkusen's £34.3m valuation. The club has cleared financial negotiations, but the focus now shifts to Alajbegovic's willingness to join, amid competition from Juventus, who promise him immediate first-team opportunities. Xabi Alonso's transparency about Alajbegovic's potential lack of playing time this season may influence the forward's decision.
- •Alajbegovic, 18, is a sought-after talent in Europe.
- •Chelsea’s offer meets Leverkusen’s valuation of £34.3m.
- •Alonso has acknowledged potential limited playing time for Alajbegovic.
- •Juventus is prepared to offer around £30m for the striker.
- •Chelsea plans to sanction exits of three attacking players.
- 9:50 PMYahoo Sports — Journalist: £34.3m striker ‘locked in talks’ with Chelsea as Alonso sanctions triple exit
"Chelsea transfer talks intensify over Kerim Alajbegovic as Xabi Alonso weighs triple exitChelsea are pushing hard to land Kerim Alajbegovic, with the club now deep in discussions over personal terms a...
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