Inter, Napoli, Milan, and Roma are competing to sign 18-year-old Kerim Alajbegovic from Bayer Leverkusen. The Bosnian forward, currently on loan at RB Salzburg, has impressed with 12 goals and 4 assists this season. His father and intermediary Miralem Pjanic have been in contact with all four Serie A clubs. Bayer Leverkusen is seeking at least €25 million for the talent, who recently helped Bosnia eliminate Italy from 2026 World Cup qualification and has eight senior international appearances.
Roma appears well-positioned in the race. Alajbegovic's father visited the club's Trigoria training center for discussions with management and left impressed by the project and facilities. Roma's coaching staff, led by Gian Piero Gasperini, has a strong reputation for developing young talent—the club ranks fourth in Serie A in that regard. In contrast, Milan, Inter, and Napoli rank lower in youth development metrics. Napoli's pursuit may be complicated by uncertainty around head coach Antonio Conte's future and his cautious approach to young players, while Inter and Milan operate with different tactical systems that may not suit Alajbegovic's profile.
Alajbegovic's salary expectations are not expected to be a barrier to any potential move. The player's camp will hold additional meetings with the other interested clubs in the coming days as Roma competes for his signature.
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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.Our Take on AlajbegovicSerie 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. Follow us on Google News for more updates on Serie A and Italian football Related posts: Napoli Going After Benfica Star, Rival Roma for Talent The Top Destinations for Liverpool Wantaway Chiesa Milan and Napoli Liven Up the Strikers’ Carousel Five Big Needs That the Serie A Giants May Not Address
