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Manchester United, Chelsea Battle for Young Star Alajbegovic

10/29/2025

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Manchester United and Chelsea are competing to sign Kerim Alajbegovic, an 18-year-old winger from Red Bull Salzburg.
Alajbegovic has scored four goals and provided one assist in 11 Austrian Bundesliga appearances this season, making him Bosnia and Herzegovina's youngest goalscorer.
Bayer Leverkusen holds a buy-back clause that complicates any potential transfer.
Manchester United's recruitment director Christopher Vivell may play a crucial role, while Porto and other clubs monitor Alajbegovic.

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Manchester United and Chelsea are competing to sign Kerim Alajbegovic, an 18-year-old winger from Red Bull Salzburg.
Alajbegovic has scored four goals and provided one assist in 11 Austrian Bundesliga appearances this season, making him Bosnia and Herzegovina's youngest goalscorer.
Bayer Leverkusen holds a buy-back clause that complicates any potential transfer.
Manchester United's recruitment director Christopher Vivell may play a crucial role, while Porto and other clubs monitor Alajbegovic.