Report Atalanta want Alajbegovic after Roma interest

Atalanta have set their sights on Bosnia and Herzegovina and Bayer Leverkusen talent Kerim Alajbegovic, claim Sky Sport Italia, after links with Roma.

The left-sided attacking winger has been a sensation with Bosnia, helping them to get through the play-offs and qualify for the 2026 World Cup, and spent this term at RB Salzburg.

He scored 13 goals and provided four assists in 44 competitive games for the Austrian club, so Bayer Leverkusen activated their €8m buy-back option.

Alajbegovic is not expected to remain in Leverkusen, as there are many clubs lining up with interest for the player who turns 19 in September.

They include Roma, Napoli, Inter, Arsenal, Borussia Dortmund, Manchester City and Benfica.

Now Sky Sport Italia claim that Atalanta have set their sights firmly on the teenager, ready to spend the €55m plus €5m in add-ons that Chelsea are set to pay for Marco Palestra.

Maurizio Sarri tends to play with a 4-3-3 formation, so Alajbegovic would be an ideal fit for that system, able to play on the left or right of a trident attack.