Kerim Alajbegovic’s reported price tag just shot up to a whopping **€35m**, and wouldn’t you know it, Chelsea is now officially in the running! That’s gotta be some serious bad news for clubs like Atalanta, Milan, Roma, and Fiorentina, who were already trying to snag this guy.
This Kid is Balling Out
The Bosnia and Herzegovina international is absolutely tearing it up, catching eyes left and right. Remember him? He was right here in the Emerald City on June 24, 2026, scoring his team’s first goal during a FIFA World Cup Group B match against Qatar at Seattle Stadium! Yeah, *that* game! Dude doesn’t even turn 19 until September, and last season at RB Salzburg he was straight fire, bagging 13 goals and dropping four assists in 44 games. No wonder his country made it to the World Cup.
Europe is Scrambling for Him
Everyone thought he’d go for around €30m, but with all these clubs sniffing around, that price tag is just exploding. Atalanta seemed to be in the lead with a €30m bid that included add-ons, but now Chelsea’s getting involved, even if it’s super early talks. Milan, Roma, and Fiorentina are all keeping a close watch in Serie A. And get this: Juventus, Napoli, and Newcastle United were linked before, but they apparently have other priorities right now. Talk about a missed opportunity!
This transfer saga is just getting started, and you gotta wonder who’s gonna pony up the cash for this rising star. He’s a talent, no doubt about it, and we literally saw him prove it right here on our home turf.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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