Chelsea joins Atalanta in pursuit of Bayer Leverkusen's Kerim Alajbegovic

Chelsea is reportedly competing with Atalanta to sign 18-year-old winger Kerim Alajbegovic from Bayer Leverkusen. After concerns about their current left-wing options, Chelsea has identified Alajbegovic as a target. Atalanta was initially leading negotiations, but Chelsea's interest has caused a stall. Alajbegovic, who spent last season on loan at RB Salzburg and helped Bosnia and Herzegovina at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, has returned to Leverkusen but could depart again. Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso is advocating for the signing, despite concerns over the player's inexperience.

• 10:30 AMYahoo Sports — Alonso pushing Chelsea to hijack Atalanta’s move for Kerim Alajbegovic