Chelsea offers £34.3m for 18-year-old Alajbegovic as Juventus vies for his signature

Chelsea has moved to secure Bosnian prodigy Kerim Alajbegovic by offering Bayer Leverkusen the full £34.3 million valuation, eliminating any club-to-club dispute. The remaining hurdle is convincing the 18-year-old and his representatives to accept personal terms, especially after manager Xabi Alonso openly stated he cannot guarantee substantial first-team action this season. Instead, the Blues propose a developmental plan that may involve a loan spell at Strasbourg before a gradual integration at Stamford Bridge.

Juventus, under Luciano Spalletti, has entered the race with an estimated £30 million proposal and the allure of immediate first-team opportunities in Turin. Meanwhile, Chelsea is preparing to reshape its attacking roster, planning the departure of three forwards, with Danny Welbeck reportedly close to signing and Liam Delap attracting interest elsewhere. The outcome will depend on whether Alajbegovic values a structured growth path at Chelsea or prefers the quicker senior exposure Juventus offers. Regardless of the result, the transfer saga highlights the club’s broader strategy to blend experienced signings with promising youth.