AC Milan’s list of targets for the attacking midfielder role has become even shorter as Kerim Alajbegovic looks set to join a rival.
Konstantinos Karetsas was the number one target for Ruben Amorim and Milan this summer, but ultimately the pursuit from Borussia Dortmund was always one step ahead and they closed the deal to sign him in the past 24 hours.
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A number of different alternatives have been named, from Can Uzun to Savinho. One name that remained throughout was Alajbegovic, who Zlatan Ibrahimovic had some very complimentary words for during the World Cup.
Now, Sky Germany’s Patrick Berger is reporting the following: “Kerim Alajbegović (18) is set to join Juventus. Total agreement between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and Juve for a permanent deal. Juve will pay an initial €33m, with add-ons up to €40m. Just final details remain to be sorted out.”
Fabrizio Romano meanwhile adds: “Juventus are waiting for Kerim Alajbegović final approval after advanced talks with Bayer Leverkusen. The agreement club to club is at the final stages for €33m plus add-ons, @berger_pj reports. Juve are still waiting for Alajbegović green light.”
After links with the likes of Milan, Napoli and Chelsea, it seems that the Bosnian talent will continue his career in Turin. Juve have also wrapped up a deal for Randal Kolo Muani today, so it has been a busy one for the Bianconeri.