Juventus and Fiorentina circle Bayer Leverkusen's World Cup star Kerim Alajbegovic

Kerim Alajbegovic, the 18-year-old Bosnian striker who joined Bayer Leverkusen from RB Salzburg last summer for €8 million, is back in the spotlight after scoring against Qatar at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. That goal has reignited interest from Serie A heavyweights. Both Juventus and Fiorentina have made inquiries with Bayer regarding the teenager's availability. The Bundesliga side are holding firm with a €30 million asking price, plus potential add-ons — a figure that has already scared off Atalanta, who had been pushing hard earlier in the window. Alajbegovic logged 13 goals and four assists in 44 appearances across all competitions last season, showing the kind of output that has clubs lining up. Whether either Italian side is ready to meet the price tag remains to be seen.