{"id":19214,"date":"2026-07-20T14:28:32","date_gmt":"2026-07-20T14:28:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=19214"},"modified":"2026-07-20T14:28:32","modified_gmt":"2026-07-20T14:28:32","slug":"chelsea-face-uphill-task-for-e30m-signing-player-wants-to-keep-word-amid-blues-latest-attempt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=19214","title":{"rendered":"Chelsea face uphill task for \u20ac30m signing \u2013 Player wants to keep word amid Blues\u2019 latest attempt"},"content":{"rendered":"


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\"Kerim<\/p>\n

Chelsea and Atalanta are battling for Bayer Leverkusen\u2019s Kerim Alajbegovi\u0107, and the Premier League side need to step up to win the race.<\/strong><\/p>\n

In April, we relayed news Chelsea, Manchester United and Aston Villa were all keen.<\/p>\n

Last week, Sport Witness covered claims from Bosnia that Xabi Alonso has requested the Blues sign the 18-year-old.<\/p>\n

Chelsea interest is a concern for Atalanta <\/strong><\/h2>\n

TuttoMercatoWeb cover La Dea\u2019s ongoing pursuit and what\u2019s stopping them from signing him.<\/p>\n

The Bosnia and Herzegovina international has said yes to the Serie A side, who have to agree terms with Bayer Leverkusen.<\/p>\n

Atalanta have made an offer lower than the one presented by an unnamed Premier League side. TMW make no mention of the fees proposed.<\/p>\n

The Bundesliga side have no intention of offering discounts on the \u20ac30m price.<\/p>\n

La Dea want to sign him for a lower fee, and insert bonuses related to both his individual and team performances. They may not be successful considering there\u2019s a better offer from a competitor.<\/p>\n

Bayer Leverkusen are not in a rush and are aiming for a bidding war. Meanwhile, Kerim Alajbegovi\u0107 wants to keep his word, given to the Italian club, and that could be a concern for Chelsea.<\/p>\n

Bosnian update on Chelsea<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Faktor\u00a0relay TMW\u2019s report and insists Chelsea are the unnamed Premier League side who have made an offer.<\/p>\n

Although the attacker favours Maurizio Sarri\u2019s side, they have to improve their offer to find an agreement the German club. Until then, the Premier League side can work behind the scenes to convince Kerim Alajbegovi\u0107 to join them.<\/p>\n

Last summer, Bayer Leverkusen sold him to Red Bull Salzburg, and he managed 13 goals and four assists for the Austrian club. He\u2019s attracted interest from multiple clubs, but Faktor state only Chelsea and Atalanta are now fighting.<\/p>\n

The German club have activated the buyback clause and are willing to sell the attacker for \u20ac30m this summer.<\/p>\n

Key transfer points <\/strong><\/h2>\n
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  • Xabi Alonso asks Chelsea to sign Alajbegovi\u0107 <\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Bosnian said yes to La Dea, wants to keep his word<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Atalanta haven\u2019t come close to Bayer\u2019s \u20ac30m price<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Lack of agreement gives Blues hope of signing <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    \ud83c\udde7\ud83c\uddf7 Denner | Exclusive: Player travelling to England next week to complete Chelsea transfer<\/p>\n

    \u2708\ufe0f Flying for final transfer process in the coming dayshttps:\/\/t.co\/FgmtcZ7oKk #cfc<\/p>\n

    \u2014 Sport Witness (@Sport_Witness) July 16, 2026<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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