Kerim-Sam Alajbegović closing in on Chelsea move
- A Kerim-Sam Alajbegović move to Chelsea is gathering pace — 4 reports describe concrete progress (fee, terms or medical).
- The reporting is well-sourced (100% credibility), led by FootballTransfers (Fabrizio Romano summary), putting it at roughly 90% to complete.
What the reports say
- Reports that Chelsea remain active in the market for young talents (including continued contact over Alajbegovic); Romano commentary cited that Chelsea's valuation intention differs from some media price claims (negotiations ongoing). — FootballTransfers (Fabrizio Romano summary)
- Fabrizio Romano update: Chelsea have not submitted a €40m/£34m bid for Kerim Alajbegović but remain in talks with Bayer Leverkusen; Romano sets the record straight. (summary of Romano's update). — FootballTransfers (reporting Romano)
- Fabrizio Romano claims Roma are no longer favourites for Kerim Alajbegović and that a new club (reports name Chelsea among suitors) has emerged — local Bosnian report of Romano's update. — N1 BiH (Bosnian outlet reporting Romano)
- Chelsea have submitted an opening €30m bid for Bayer Leverkusen teenager Kerim Alajbegović — talks progressing; player reportedly lodged a transfer request (report says no personal terms yet). — Get German Football News (reported / summarised)
Kerim-Sam Alajbegović is a 18-year-old attacking midfielder at Red Bull Salzburg, rated 52.7 overall by Field Insider's model, ranking 1st of 207 on scout potential in the Bundesliga and 48th of 205 U-19 players tracked. A teenage prospect, he has been a regular starter this season (66.4% of available minutes). He brings 0.56 goal contributions per 90 (0.42 goals, 0.14 assists). Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Alajbegović.
- FFootballTransfers (Fabrizio Romano summary)Reports that Chelsea remain active in the market for young talents (including continued contact over Alajbegovic); Romano commentary cited that Chelsea's valuation intention differs from some media price claims (negotiations ongoing).Trusted 85%
Reports that Chelsea remain active in the market for young talents (including continued contact over Alajbegovic); Romano commentary cited that Chelsea's valuation intention differs from some media price claims (negotiations ongoing).
28 JulRead full article → - FFootballTransfers (reporting Romano)Fabrizio Romano update: Chelsea have not submitted a €40m/£34m bid for Kerim Alajbegović but remain in talks with Bayer Leverkusen; Romano sets the record straight. (summary of Romano's update).Trusted 85%
Fabrizio Romano update: Chelsea have not submitted a €40m/£34m bid for Kerim Alajbegović but remain in talks with Bayer Leverkusen; Romano sets the record straight. (summary of Romano's update).
25 JulRead full article → - NN1 BiH (Bosnian outlet reporting Romano)Fabrizio Romano claims Roma are no longer favourites for Kerim Alajbegović and that a new club (reports name Chelsea among suitors) has emerged — local Bosnian report of Romano's update.Trusted 85%
Fabrizio Romano claims Roma are no longer favourites for Kerim Alajbegović and that a new club (reports name Chelsea among suitors) has emerged — local Bosnian report of Romano's update.
1 MayRead full article → - GGet German Football News (reported / summarised)Chelsea have submitted an opening €30m bid for Bayer Leverkusen teenager Kerim Alajbegović — talks progressing; player reportedly lodged a transfer request (report says no personal terms yet).ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Chelsea have submitted an opening €30m bid for Bayer Leverkusen teenager Kerim Alajbegović — talks progressing; player reportedly lodged a transfer request (report says no personal terms yet).
26 JulRead full article → - FFourFourTwoChelsea are leading the chase / in talks to sign Kerim-Sam Alajbegović, reported fee around £30m in some reports (interest developing).ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Chelsea are leading the chase / in talks to sign Kerim-Sam Alajbegović, reported fee around £30m in some reports (interest developing).
24 JulRead full article → - TThe StandardChelsea are reportedly interest in Kerim Alajbegović and could move for him this summer (interest building; no official bid confirmed).ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Chelsea are reportedly interest in Kerim Alajbegović and could move for him this summer (interest building; no official bid confirmed).
24 JulRead full article → - YYahoo / Sports (syndicated FourFourTwo content)Chelsea have opened talks and are now considered favourites to sign the £30m-rated Kerim Alajbegović (report summarising various outlets and Romano).ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Chelsea have opened talks and are now considered favourites to sign the £30m-rated Kerim Alajbegović (report summarising various outlets and Romano).
24 JulRead full article → - CCaughtOffsideFabrizio Romano has said Chelsea are in contact with Bayer Leverkusen over Kerim Alajbegović and that reports of a £34m bid are incorrect (talks ongoing at a lower fee).Low-trust 30%
Fabrizio Romano has said Chelsea are in contact with Bayer Leverkusen over Kerim Alajbegović and that reports of a £34m bid are incorrect (talks ongoing at a lower fee).
25 JulRead full article → - TThe Hard TackleChelsea have been in contact with Bayer Leverkusen over midfielder Kerim Alajbegovic — contact/interest reported, but claims that a £34m bid exists are described as inaccurate and no agreement announced.Named sourceLow-trust 20%
Chelsea have been in contact with Bayer Leverkusen over midfielder Kerim Alajbegovic — contact/interest reported, but claims that a £34m bid exists are described as inaccurate and no agreement announced.
25 JulRead full article →