[Saba Sports News] According to Italian media, Atalanta have re-established contact with Kerim Alajbegović and hope to persuade him to seal a move to the club. The 18-year-old Bosnian international winger featured four times and scored one goal for his country at this summer’s World Cup. Last campaign, Alajbegović turned out 44 times for Red Bull Salzburg, registering 13 goals and four assists, before being bought back by Bayer Leverkusen. Earlier, top Serie A clubs including AC Milan and Roma had been linked with the teenager. Reports confirm Atalanta hold a genuine interest in the winger and held fresh talks with his entourage in recent days. The Bergamo side are pushing hard to convince Alajbegović to sign for them, aiming to wrap up a deal ahead of rival suitors.
The editor believes that Alajbegović first caught widespread attention back in the World Cup qualifying campaign. He turned in pivotal displays in the fixtures that saw Bosnia and Herzegovina eliminate both Wales and Italy. Then at this World Cup, Alajbegović once again played a vital role in guiding his nation through to the round of 16.