Transfer News·24 April 2026·46d ago

Miralem Pjanić could help bring teenage prospect Kerim Alajbegović to Roma

Source: Get Italian Football News

Roma are pursuing 18-year-old Bosnian forward Kerim Alajbegović following positive talks between the club and his father and agent, Semin Alajbegović, who recently visited Roma's training ground Trigoria. Club legend Miralem Pjanić is reportedly playing a key role in facilitating the move, using his connections to strengthen Roma's case for signing the young prospect. Head coach Gian Piero Gasperini's presence at the club is expected to aid the recruitment drive as Roma aim to build a young squad core under his leadership.

Alajbegović recently graduated from Bayer Leverkusen's academy before joining Red Bull Salzburg. Bayer have since activated an €8 million buy-back clause after being impressed with his performances in Austria, though the German club could be persuaded to sell outright for around €25 million. Roma face competition for the teenager from several other Italian clubs, including Milan, Napoli, and Inter, who are all monitoring his situation. Recent reports suggest that Claudio Ranieri, who currently holds a senior advisor role at the club, may depart following a public disagreement with Gasperini, potentially clearing the way for the coach's continued involvement in transfer decisions.

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1 As reported by Corriere dello Sport, a move to Roma is very much on the cards for Bosnian teenage sensation Kerim Alajbegović after a recent round of positive talks between the two parties. Semin Alajbegović, father as well as agent of Kerim, recently visited Trigoria and spoke to Roma’s director of football, Frederic Massara, with compatriot and club legend Miralem Pjanić reportedly playing matchmaker. Pjanić’s involvement could further help make a strong case for the Roma project under Gian Piero Gasperini, with the Giallorossi intent on building a young squad core under the leadership of the 68-year-old. Gasperini’s recent public spat with Roma legend Claudio Ranieri, currently a senior advisor at the club, did leave his future at the club in doubt, though recent reports suggest it is Ranieri who will be leaving his role. Gasperini’s presence in the dugout at the Olimpico will help the club in their pursuit of Alajbegović. As things stand, the 18-year-old is on his way back to Bayer Leverkusen, whose academy he graduated from last year to move to Red Bull Salzburg. Last month, Bayer activated the €8m buy-back clause in his contract, having been impressed with his performances in Austria, though a fee in the region of €25 million could persuade them to move him on right away. Roma are far from the only Italian side pursuing Alajbegović; Milan, Napoli, and Inter and also monitoring the young forward’s situation. Anshuman Joshi | GIFN

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