Chelsea leads pursuit of Bayer Leverkusen winger Kerim Alajbegovic
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 8:35 PM
Last updated Jul 23, 2026
Chelsea is reportedly ahead in the race to sign Bayer 04 Leverkusen winger Kerim Alajbegovic this summer. The 18-year-old talent scored 13 goals and assisted four in 44 appearances last season. His impressive performances have attracted Chelsea's interest, though concerns remain about his adaptation to the Premier League. Alajbegovic’s contract runs until 2031, complicating a potential transfer deal for the Blues. The next steps involve Chelsea finalizing negotiations for the young winger.
- •Chelsea is in pole position to sign Alajbegovic from Leverkusen.
- •The winger scored 13 goals and provided four assists last season.
- •Concerns exist about Alajbegovic adapting to the Premier League.
- •His current contract lasts until the summer of 2031.
- •Chelsea aims to enhance its squad with young talent this summer.
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"In a recent report, The Times stated that Chelsea are leading the race for Bayer 04 Leverkusen winger Kerim Alajbegovic. It has been mentioned that the Blues are in pole position to secure the service...
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