Kerim Alajbegovic is a target for clubs in England and Italy Aston Villa The picture has his signature.
two weeks ago, sports witness Covered Sunderland's interest in the attacker. He was competing with AS Roma to secure his services, with the Giallorossi taking a formal approach to signing him.
The 18-year-old quickly proved he was worth the effort. He had scored a brilliant goal for Bosnia against Qatar two days ago. This helped his national team finish third in the group and still reach the round of 32.
Bayer Leverkusen have a real talent on their hands. They have re-signed him from Austria but he is unlikely to stay beyond this season.
competition from atlanta
Corriere Della Sera Report Aljabegovic has become the eighth youngest goalscorer in World Cup history. They make it clear that his 1v1 ability is one of the reasons why Atalanta are well involved in the race to sign the teenager.
The Bergamo club wants to start a new project under sporting director Cristiano Guintoli. The Italians see Aljabegovic as a signing who is very much in line with that objective.
Aston Villa are also keen and trying to execute a move. Newcastle United is also in the race.
For now, Leverkusen value the teenager at €25m, but this could rise due to the World Cup.
world cup is important
Bosnia may still go further in the World Cup and this will also affect the situation of this young player. Should they qualify and Alajbegovic continues to impress the situation will be very different.
This will impact competition and obviously pricing.
