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Chelsea submits opening bid for Bayer Leverkusen star Kerim Alajbegovic

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 7:55 AM

Last updated Jul 25, 2026

Chelsea submits opening bid for Bayer Leverkusen star Kerim Alajbegovic
Summary

Chelsea has submitted an opening bid exceeding 30 million euros for young talent Kerim Alajbegovic from Bayer Leverkusen. The club is now in discussions with Leverkusen as they aim to secure the player. Alajbegovic's future remains uncertain, as personal terms have yet to be negotiated. The Bosnian attacker is currently training individually ahead of Leverkusen's pre-season preparations. Chelsea aims to convince Alajbegovic of a development plan, which may include an initial loan spell.

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  • •Chelsea is targeting Kerim Alajbegovic, a promising young attacker.
  • •Leverkusen's asking price is around 40 million euros including bonuses.
  • •Negotiations between Chelsea and Leverkusen are reportedly on track.
  • •Personal terms between Chelsea and Alajbegovic remain unresolved.
  • •Alajbegovic's sporting development plans are a key factor in his decision.
Latest Updates
  • 7:55 AMYahoo Sports — Report: Chelsea submit offer for Bundesliga star
  • 2:35 PMYahoo Sports — Chelsea submit opening €30m bid for Bayer Leverkusen prospect Kerim Alajbegovic
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Chelsea Transfer News: Blues Make Opening Bid for Kerim AlajbegovicChelsea have made their move for one of Europe’s most exciting young attacking prospects, with Kicker reporting that the Premier Le...

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Kicker reports that Chelsea have submitted their initial offer for Bayer Leverkusen attacking prospect Kerim Alajbegovic. The Premier League club’s bid is said to contain a guaranteed transfer fee e...

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