Chelsea targets Kerim Alajbegovic following World Cup breakout
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 9:55 AM
Last updated Jul 23, 2026
Chelsea has emerged as the leading candidate to sign 18-year-old winger Kerim Alajbegovic from Bayer Leverkusen. Alajbegovic's performances, including a pivotal long-range goal in Bosnia's group-stage win over Qatar at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, have raised his profile significantly. After recalling him from a successful loan at Red Bull Salzburg, Bayer Leverkusen is reportedly seeking around £30 million for the player. Chelsea is keen to finalize negotiations, positioning Alajbegovic as part of their ambitious recruitment strategy focused on young, high-potential talent.
- •Kerim Alajbegovic scored a notable goal at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
- •Chelsea is competing with clubs like Atalanta and Leeds United for Alajbegovic.
- •Bayer Leverkusen is open to selling Alajbegovic for about £30 million.
- •Personal terms are expected to be manageable for Chelsea.
- •Chelsea recently signed Morgan Rogers for a club record fee.
- 2:05 PMYahoo Sports — Chelsea in pole position to acquire Bayer Leverkusen prospect Kerim Alajbegovic
- 9:55 AMYahoo Sports — Chelsea in pole position to sign Kerim Alajbegovic
"Chelsea have emerged as firm favourites to sign Bayer Leverkusen’s teenage sensation Kerim Alajbegovic. Xabi Alonso is at Stamford Bridge. The Blues are in pole position to land the 18-year-old wing...
"Bosnian online portal Faktor – as relayed by transfermarkt.de – reports that Chelsea are in pole position to acquire Bayer Leverkusen attacking prospect Kerim Alajbegovic.Kicker also lends credenc...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 23, 2026, 2:05 PMChelsea in pole position to acquire Bayer Leverkusen prospect Kerim Alajbegovic
Bosnian online portal Faktor – as relayed by transfermarkt.de – reports that Chelsea are in pole position to acquire Bayer Leverkusen attacking prospect Kerim Alajbegovic.Kicker also lends credenc...
- Yahoo SportsJul 23, 2026, 9:55 AMChelsea in pole position to sign Kerim Alajbegovic
Chelsea have emerged as firm favourites to sign Bayer Leverkusen’s teenage sensation Kerim Alajbegovic. Xabi Alonso is at Stamford Bridge. The Blues are in pole position to land the 18-year-old wing...
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