Kerim Alajbegovic is likely to transfer to Serie A, if Bayer Leverkusen sell him, and Inter, Napoli, Milan, and Roma are positioning themselves in the race. The contenders are in touch with his father and Miralem Pjanic, who’s serving as an intermediary, Gianluca Di Marzio reports.
The 18-year-old has totaled 12 goals and 4 assists with RB Salzburg this campaign. He contributed to ousting Italy from the 2026 World Cup, wreaking havoc and bagging a PK in the shoot-out. He has eight appearances with the senior national team under his belt. The Austrian club acquired him for €2M last summer, but Die Aspirin maintained a €8M buy-back clause, which they already exercised.
According to Corriere dello Sport, his father Semin Alajbegovic recently visited Roma’s Trigoria sporting center for an in-depth meeting with their brass. He’s been impressed by the project and the structures. Despite the ongoing issues, the management suggested Gian Piero Gasperini wasn’t going anywhere. He has a strong track record in fielding and developing youngsters. The capital club ranks 4th in the league in that respect. Instead, Milan, Inter, and Napoli are at the bottom of the table.
The talent’s camp will also touch base with the other suitors. His salary won’t be a problem. Bayer Leverkusen ask for at least €25M.
Serie A outfits are rarely the favorites when it comes to snatching starlets early, but it looks like they did their homework this time. Inter and Milan don’t really use a no.10 or wingers, while Napoli are in a holding pattern until the future of Antonio Conte, who’s not very trusting when it comes to prospects, is sorted. Roma are indeed in a pretty good spot.
