Updated on: October 7, 2026 / 5:42 AM EDT / CBS News
London — The involvement of a small American firm linked to **** ociates of President Trump in an energy project in Bosnia and Herzegovina worth more than $1.5 billion has raised questions about how the White House could be using its leverage in the fragile Balkan state.
U.S. lawmakers accuse the Trump administration of lifting sanctions on Bosnian Serb separatist leader Milorad Dodik in an effort to enrich and empower allies of Mr. Trump, and of undermining longstanding U.S. foreign policy interests in the region in the process.
On Sunday, Mr. Trump was hailed by Dodik after his Serb nationalist party won one of Bosnia and Herzegovina's three presidency seats, which are split between Bosnia's Muslim minority, known as Bosniaks, as well as Serb and Croat ethnic groups under the country's complex power-sharing electoral system.
"If it had not been for Donald Trump's magnificent victory … we would probably be political corpses today," Dodik told supporters in a speech, in which he also thanked Russian President Vladimir Putin for his support.

#Trump #bosnia #updated

Edin Dzeko will play a 152nd and final match for Bosnia-Herzegovina next month before ending his 19-year international career.
In an emotional post on Instagram, the 40-year-old striker wrote he would be retiring from national team duty after a Nations League qualifier against Sweden in the Bosnian city of Zenica on Oct. 2.
"Now I feel the time has come to step aside," wrote Dzeko, who played for Bosnia at this year's World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico. "If I have made it to the age of 40 with the national team it is because I truly gave everything I had. Every time. Everything."
Dzeko has 73 goals for Bosnia and has often carried the team on his shoulders. He also played, and scored, at the World Cup in 2014 — Bosnia's first as an independent soccer nation since the former Yugoslavia broke up in regional wars during his childhood.
"I just hope you will be there that night against Sweden, so we can share one more emotion," Dzeko wrote. "Because every one of these incredible moments has been something we have lived together.

#team #year #national

LONDON (AP) — United States striker Folarin Balogun is set to head to Premier League team Everton on a transfer from Monaco, British media reported on Monday.
The transfer fee offered by Everton is reported to be in the range of 40 million pounds ($54 million) on a four-year deal, the British Press ******* ociation said. It said personal terms had yet to be worked out before the deal could be completed prior to Tuesday's transfer deadline.
The 25-year-old Balogun, who had two years remaining on a contract at Monaco, gained attention this summer scoring three goals for the United States as it reached the knockout stage of the World Cup. He was the top scorer for the U.S. team.
He also made headlines after drawing a red card and a one-game suspension in a 2-0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina in a round-of-32 match.
The one-game suspension was deferred by FIFA after U.S. President Donald Trump intervened, allowing Balogun to play in the round of 16. Balogun eventually played in the 4-1 loss to Belgium that ended the U.S. team's home World Cup run.

#balogun #reported

Our weekly Premier League Team of the Week is back for another edition. From impressive debutants to players already in red-hot scoring form, we've selected the best-performing XI from the second round of Premier League fixtures. Who made the cut?
Consecutive clean sheets in what has been a dream start to the season forHull City and their new goalkeeper. The Greek international got down low to brilliantly stop Taiwo Awoniyi's effort in a match-winning moment for The Tigers.
A terrific start to his Newcastle career. After two ***** ists in the League Cup in midweek, Dedic was impressive again as the Magpies won at Tottenham Hotspur.
The Bosnian was a brilliant outlet and set up Anthony Elanga's opener after another adventurous run, while staying solid defensively with five clearances, five recoveries and 4/5 ground duels won.
Mukiele made his mark on his return to theSunderland side with a string of defensive contributions as Regis Le Bris' side got up and running for the season with a win. The Frenchman made a massive 14 clearances on route to a clean sheet against Fulham, and did not lose a single ground duel.

#league #five

NOVI SAD, Serbia (AP) — Small boats stand idle on cracked ground in a shriveled side channel of the Danube River in northern Serbia, where the water has receded into a couple of shrinking ponds under pressure from extreme drought and heat. Fish circle in the shallow waters.
"This is all we have, these two little ponds that are full of juvenile fish," fisherman Dusan Jovanovic said. He said the fish are in danger because there is too little water and its temperature is over 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit).
"If they start to die, they will all die at once," Jovanovic said.
Persistent drought and scorching heat this summer have ravaged ecosystems and businesses across the region, from a lake in Slovenia and the side channel of the Danube in Serbia, to fish farms in Bosnia, the Czech Republic, Romania and Hungary.
The fish industry has been hit especially hard, with damage estimated in the millions of euros (dollars). This is adding to the already high toll caused by problems with energy and water supplies, devastated crops, losses in river traffic and trade.

#serbia #ponds

Celtic continue their pursuit of midfield options as Rangers prepare for a big name departure...
Celtic will step up their interest in Torino midfielder Gvidas Gineitis, 22, after Tuesday's Champions League play-off second leg away to LASK. (Scottish Sun)
Celtic are set to seal a £7m move for 21-year-old Bosnian World Cup star Ermin Mahmic from Slovan Liberec regardless of their Champions League result in Linz. (Daily Record)
Celtic have offered £7.7m for Frosinone winger Fares Ghedjemis, who is also being courted by Rangers, Monaco and Besiktas. (Murat Ozen on X)
Rangers have received initial approaches from England, Italy and Spain regarding Nico Raskin and will allow the Belgium midfielder, who has two years left on his contract, to depart if their valuation is met. (Rangers Review)

#celtic #rangers #midfielder

Celtic are closing in on the signing of Ermin Mahmic. The highly rated Bosnian International caught the eye at the FIFA World Cup but Martin O'Neill's side appear to have won the battle for the attacking midfielder's signature.
The 21-year-old netted twice for Bosnia but Mail Sport reports that Celtic had already identified the player before the World Cup. Serie A, Bundesliga and Turkish teams have all sought to sign Mahmic but it looks like Celtic have won the race.
It is expected that Mahmic will make the switch to Celtic at the beginning of the week with a deal worth £7m plus add-ons. The 6ft midfielder is probably more of a creative midfielder than an industrious midfielder like Arne Engels, but with Niko Sigur also linked, it appears that Celtic are looking to strengthen the midfield.
Mahmic made 30 appearances for Slovan Liberec last season, scoring 8 times and ******* isting on 4 occasions. The midfielder is expected to be the fifth signing of the summer but it does not appear to be the last.
The Scottish Champions have already signed Kasper Høgh, Camilo Duran, Haissen Hassan and Mika Baur, indicating a change in approach from the club to prioritise quality against quantity.

#mahmic #midfielder #World

Burnley have signed Feyenoord defender Anel Ahmedhodzic for an undisclosed fee on a four-year deal.
The 27-year-old Bosnia international joined the Dutch side from Sheffield United last summer and made 35 appearances in all competitions.
He is Burnley's seventh summer signing as they look to win promotion back to the Premier League this season.
"I've played at Turf Moor against Burnley before and it's always been a really good atmosphere, I'm excited to call it home," he told the club website.
He could feature for the Clarets in Sunday's Championship trip to West Bromwich Albion.

#anel #ahmedhodzic #dutch

With Arne Engels now a West Ham United player, after his £25 million move, and Reo Hatate seeking a move elsewhere, it's imperative that we add some more quality to our low on numbers midfield.
Mika Baur has of course arrived, but we are still in need of more additions all the same.
One of the several midfield players Celtic have been credited with an interest in is Bosnian international Ermin Mahmic. Mahmec who starred for his nation in the recent World Cup, plays his club football for Czech side Slovan Liberec, and is undoubtedly a player of great potential.
Having studied the 22 year old quite a bit since he was credited as a player of interest, it's clear to see that he's more than just a playmaker, with his ability to score from outside the box also forming a huge part of his game.
The youngster regularly likes to have a pop from distance, and more often than not he hits the target, with the ball either ending up in the back of the net, or resulting in the keeper having to make a save.

#arne #engels #united

Burnley are targeting a move for Feyenoord defender Anel Ahmedhodzic. The 27-year-old Bosnian is also interesting former club Sheffield United and Southampton. (Anthony Joseph - Sky Sports)
Meanwhile, the Clarets could be set to lose forward Zian Flemming. French Ligue 1 side Lille are interested in signing the 28-year-old Dutch striker who has already scored three goals this season. (Fabrice Hawkins - RMC Sport)
Read more of Thursday's EFL gossip here.
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#ahmedhodzic

Thus far, 2026 has been chastening for the fallen giants of world football. For Italy, it has been the year of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Bodo/Glimt, the Balkan team meaning a third consecutive World Cup took place without the Azzurri, the Norwegian side eliminating Inter Milan from the Champions League. There were other indications of decline – a Champions League table with the reigning Scudetto winners Napoli in 30th or Italy's sole representatives in the last 16, Atalanta, going down 10-2 on aggregate to Bayern Munich – and they combined to paint a bleak picture.
So if Serie A returns with the sense its best days are behind it, some of its historic forces have the same feel. And yet that provided some of the drama last season: two of Italy's three most decorated clubs, AC Milan and Juventus, spurned promising positions to miss out on Champions League qualification. They will instead be the biggest clubs in the Europa League after being leapfrogged by Cesc Fabregas' insurgents from Como. The third of Italy's traditional powers, Inter, cruised to their 21st Scudetto in Cristian Chivu's first campaign in charge; equalling his predecessor Simone Inzaghi's total of Serie A **** les was at least compensation for faring far worse in Europe.
His rivals this year are set to be a mixture of the familiar, with Serie A's capacity to recycle its managers, and an intriguing newcomer. A division where clubs have been starved of funds features two expensive arrivals from Paris St-Germain, charged with bringing goals to the underachievers, and a further influx of English defenders.
Chivu will share San Siro with Ruben Amorim who, in the way Serie A's fortunes have nosedived, seemed the man AC Milan ended up with rather than perhaps wanted, given interest in Oliver Glasner and Andoni Iraola. It is nevertheless an opportunity the Portuguese did not earn with his wretched spell in charge of Manchester United.
He will presumably import his flagship 3-4-3; whether Luka Modric, who turns 41 next month, wants to be in a central-midfield duo remains to be seen but Milan have backed Amorim by allowing him to make the biggest signing in the Serie A summer: his fellow Portuguese Goncalo Ramos for a club record €74m (£63.3m). It at least should ensure wingers Rafael Leao and Christian Pulisic are no longer an ersatz strike duo, even if Amorim's record with centre-forwards was better in Portugal than England.

#serie #clubs #Inter

VfB Stuttgart's Ermedin Demirović is a wanted man. Eintracht Frankfurt entered the race to sign the Bosnian forward, but Galatasaray went as far as submitting an opening offer. According to a report by Sky Germany, however, their €15m bid was swiftly rejected by the Swabian club, who are demanding a higher fee.
Additionally, Demirović reaffirmed his commitment to VfB amid persistent speculation linking him with a move away from the Bundesliga club, but with the arrival of Dženan Pejčinović, it's unclear as to how much football the 28-year-old will get.
While it's unreported as to whether Galatasaray have returned with a second offer for Demirović, they have their sights on Bilal El Khannouss. Fussball Transfers report that the Turkish champions have made an offer for the Moroccan, who starred with nine goals and seven ***** ists in 41 games across all competitions last season, but VfB won't entertain offers less than €65m.
Additionally, El Khannouss is being monitored by Premier League clubs, but the 22-year-old appears settled in Stuttgart after joining the club on a permanent basis from Leicester City for €18m.
GGFN | Daniel Pinder

#offer #club

According to Infotbal, Celtic have shown an interest in a 21-year-old attacking midfielder at Slovan Liberec, Ermin Mahmić, after learning the Czech side's conditions for a potential deal. The report says Celtic have other targets in play, so this does not represent a completed negotiation or an accepted bid.
His form has given clubs plenty to notice. After joining Liberec from SV Lafnitz in June 2025, he produced seven goals and three ***** ists in 28 league appearances, logging 1,553 minutes across the campaign. Slovan's own figures confirm that output. His rise continued internationally after FIFA cleared his switch to Bosnia and Herzegovina, and he made the World Cup squad before scoring twice during the tournament. Fox Sports records 67 World Cup minutes and two goals.
Celtic's interest, then, has a footballing basis, although the reported terms remain the key issue. Slovan signed him on a four-year contract, while current reports place their asking price above the £6 million figure cited in the supplied report.
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA – JULY 01: Ermin Mahmic #26 of Bosnia and Herzegovina reacts to Folarin Balogun #20 of the United States receiving a red card during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match between USA and Bosnia and Herzegovina at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium on July 01, 2026 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
This is where I'd hesitate. Martin O'Neill's Celtic have built around a pragmatic, physical approach, and that creates a poor fit for a lightweight No.10 who wants freedom between the lines. Mahmić's best work comes in advanced areas, where he can drift into pockets, receive on the turn and make something happen quickly.

#World #slovan

Leicester City have signed striker Admir Bristric from Slovenian club Olimpija Ljubljana for an undisclosed fee on a four-year deal.
The 23-year-old has represented Bosnia and Herzegovina at youth level and becomes the Foxes' eighth signing of the summer window so far.
Bristric spent last season on loan at Slovenian club Bravo, scoring 10 goals in 24 appearances and helped them secure qualification for the Uefa Conference League.
His arrival follows the recent signings of Wes Burns, Tommy Watson and Liam Cullen as manager Russell Martin builds a new squad at the King Power Stadium .
"I feel proud and amazing to be at such a big club like Leicester," Bristric told Leicester's website.

#bristric #club #leicester #year

Talk of Benjamin Tahirović joining Celtic has gathered plenty of attention in recent days, yet the story appears to have very little substance. Sport Witness, citing Tipsbladet journalist Farzam Abolhosseini, reports that claims of an agreed transfer are simply incorrect after checks were made with sources inside Brøndby IF.
Those reports first surfaced in Bosnian media before quickly spreading across Scotland, creating the impression that the move had reached its final stages. That picture doesn't match the information coming from Denmark. Club sources reportedly reacted with clear frustration, insisting there was "nothing to it" and calling for the speculation to end. Although Tahirović is expected to leave Brøndby this summer, Glasgow isn't viewed as his next destination.
That doesn't mean Celtic have never admired the midfielder. Both Celtic and Rangers monitored the Bosnia and Herzegovina international before he left Ajax for Brøndby in February 2025. Since then, though, no formal negotiations or fresh offer have emerged. Brøndby's sporting director Julius Ohnesorge and manager Thomas Nørgaard have openly admitted the player is searching for a transfer. During the 2025/26 Danish Superliga campaign, the 23-year-old played 25 league matches, scoring once and adding one ****** ist.
ALMELO, NETHERLANDS – JANUARY 27: Benjamin Tahirovic of Ajax in action during the Dutch Eredivisie match between Heracles Almelo and AFC Ajax at Erve Asito on January 27, 2024 in Almelo, Netherlands. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)
Even with the rumours dismissed, it's easy to understand why Tahirović appealed. Being 6ft 3in, he brings physical attributes that Celtic's midfield lacks. He breaks up attacks, wins aerial duels and keeps possession moving without unnecessary risks. Those traits were shaped through his development at AS Roma and Ajax before earning regular football in Denmark.

#ndby #denmark #netherlands

Miralem Pjanic played a role in Kerim Alajbegović choosing to move to Juventus after coming very close to signing for Chelsea, but the extent of his influence remains a point of interest. Chelsea are one of the big-spending clubs and have become an attractive destination for young players, with the Blues giving them opportunities to prove themselves on the pitch.
Chelsea were keen to sign Alajbegović from Bayer Leverkusen, and he had even agreed to move to the London club. However, before the transfer could be completed, Juventus hijacked the move and secured his signature.
The Bianconeri have now added Alajbegović to Luciano Spalletti's squad, bringing in one of the most exciting teenagers in world football. His arrival represents a major coup for Juventus, particularly after Chelsea had appeared to be close to completing the transfer.
Juventus had an important connection that could help convince the youngster to choose Turin. Pjanic, a fellow Bosnian, was able to offer his perspective on the club and explain what he believed the move could mean for Alajbegović.
Pjanic has now broken his silence on the role he played in the transfer and suggested that Juventus is already a club capable of selling itself to players they want to recruit.

#juventus #Chelsea #pjanic #transfer

Ermedin Demirovic has reaffirmed his commitment to VfB Stuttgart amid persistent speculation linking him with a move away from the Bundesliga club. The 28-year-old nevertheless hopes that his third season with the Swabians will include a Champions League trip to face ****** nal at the Emirates Stadium.
Demirovic attracted interest from Leeds United, Juventus and Fenerbahçe this summer. Stuttgart were also said to be internally divided over whether a lucrative sale should be considered.
Reports that Sebastian Hoeneß was open to dispensing with the Bosnian international particularly irritated the Stuttgart head coach. Demirovic has now dismissed the possibility that he was considering an exit and made clear that his relationship with Hoeneß remains strong.
Demirovic's commitment comes as Stuttgart continue negotiations with Wolfsburg over Dzenan Pejcinovic. The 20-year-old wishes to join the Champions League participants, but the two clubs remain apart in their respective valuations.
Wolfsburg are reportedly demanding €25m, while Stuttgart have offered approximately €20m. Sporting director Fabian Wohlgemuth, per Kicker, does not expect Pejcinovic to join the club's current training camp in Grassau, although negotiations remain ongoing.

#commitment

Just a few hours before Juventus got on a plane and headed to Hong Kong for the first part of their preseason tour, they delivered quite the little treat for a fan base that has been hungry for some sort of transfer activity.
Not one, but two deals!
Juventus got their long-awaited reunion with Randal Kolo Muani. And, probably more surprising considering how unexpected the deal was, Juve signed Bosnian teenager Kerim Alajbegović in another one of those out-of-nowhere kind of deals that CEO Giovanni Carnevali has been done a couple of other times this season.
Both of them are expected to be key parts of a new-look Juve attack alongside Kenan Yildiz.
Quite the change from a week ago when we were wondering out loud when their next moves would actually be. Guess we got our answers, huh?

#quite #randal

Bosnia and Herzegovina striker Edin Dzeko has signed a new one-year contract with Schalke, the Bundesliga club said in a statement on Monday.
The player will join the squad for training on Tuesday after representing his nation at the World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
Dzeko joined Schalke from Fiorentina in January and played a key role in the club's promotion to the Bundesliga, scoring six goals and providing six ***** ists in 11 matches.
"Edin brought something special to Schalke 04 during his first four and a half months at the club. He was a key player and a fan favourite, while his personality meant he always set an example both on and off the pitch. We therefore believe that he can help us in the Bundesliga too," director of professional football Youri Mulder said.
Dzeko will continue to wear the number 10 jersey.

#Monday

Juventus and Bayer Leverkusen have reached an agreement for the permanent transfer of Kerim Alajbegovic. The 18-year-old, who will turn 19 on 21 September, has signed a five-year contract with the Club, running until 30 June, 2031.
Agreement with Bayer Leverkusen for the definitive acquisition of the player Alajbegović
A wide attacking player capable of operating on either side of the pitch and equally competent with each foot, Alajbegovic arrives in Turin after an impressive season in Austria with Salzburg. There, he played an important part and accumulated 44 appearances across all competitions, scoring 13 times and providing a further four ****** ists.
Kerim is dynamic and versatile, and his two-footedness makes him unpredictable for opposing defenders and dangerous on either flank. The Cologne-born Bosnia and Herzegovina international came through the youth ranks at Cologne, before joining Leverkusen. He reached maturity in Germany, earning call-ups for Bundesliga and Champions League squads, then heading out on loan to Salzburg.
Despite his young age, Kerim has already established himself at international level too. Having worked his way through the age-capped national sides, he quickly became a point of reference at senior level for Bosnia and Herzegovina, going on to make 11 appearances so far, scoring twice, including one goal at the recent 2026 Men's World Cup.

#bayer #salzburg #reached

Edin Džeko is on the verge of extending his Schalke stay after reaching a full agreement with the Bundesliga club, according to multiple reports. The Bosnian striker is expected to undergo his medical before signing a contract that will keep him in Gelsenkirchen until 2027.
Džeko was seen back in Germany after his time away with the Bosnian national team at the World Cup.
The 40-year-old became a fan favorite after arriving midway through last season, playing a key role in Schalke's promotion back to the Bundesliga. His performances convinced the club to push for a new deal, with head coach Miron Muslić reportedly among the driving forces behind the negotiations.
Džeko turned down several other offers before opting to remain at Schalke. The report adds that the former Wolfsburg, Manchester City, Roma, Inter, and Fenerbahçe striker was convinced by the club's project and the opportunity to continue competing in the Bundesliga.
Barring any unexpected issues during his medical, Džeko is expected to rejoin Schalke's squad immediately and could be available for the club's upcoming pre-season fixtures as preparations for the new Bundesliga campaign continue.

#convinced

Juventus had many needs in the summer transfer window, but perhaps the most pressing was along the front line.
With Dusan Vlahovic out of contract and Jonathan David and Loïs Openda on the outs after horrific debut seasons, there had been a serious question about who exactly would play up front, especially at the No. 9 position.
The rumors have been swirling for what seems like months, but we're finally on the cusp of answering the question.
Juventus' two big new attacking signings are mere steps away from their respective "officially official" articles. Attacking midfielder Kerim Alajbegovic arrived at Caselle Airport on Saturday afternoon, and reportedly headed straight to J Medical for his medical. The Bosnian international was accompanied by his countryman and former Juve midfielder Miralem Pjanic.
Alajbegovic, who won't turn 19 until September, has already been capped 14 times by Bosnia and Herzegovina, scoring twice, including against Qatar in the group stage of the World Cup this summer. He played at RB Salzburg last year, scoring 13 times in 44 games in all competitions. That prompted Bayer Leverkusen to buy him back from the Austrian side, looking to make a quick profit on excellent professional debut. Leverkusen had made an agreement with Chelsea, but Alajbegovic rejected the deal over concerns about playing time. The deal is reportedly for €33 million plus another €7 million in bonuses, and Luciano Spalletti has already intimated that he'll be the team's trequartista in the coming season.

#attacking #medical #question

Kerim Alajbegovic has arrived in Turin this evening, so will undergo his Juventus medical to complete the €33m plus bonus move from Bayer Leverkusen.
Multiple camera crews were ready for his exit from the Caselle Airport, where he was accompanied by fellow Bosnian and former Juventus midfielder Miralem Pjanic.
He went straight to the J|Medical Centre for initial tests, although the transfer should not be completed until Sunday.
The Bosnia and Herzegovina international flourished last season with RB Salzburg and returned to Bayer Leverkusen with a transfer value that had soared.
It is widely reported that the cost of this transfer is €33m plus €7m in bonuses.

#transfer #juventus #leverkusen

As we are all well aware of, it has been an interesting summer for Juventus and their new CEO, Giovanni Carnevali. The transfer window has been one that has been slow to develop, but it's also one in which the majority of the Bianconeri's signings thus far have been ones in which we haven't really seen coming. That, of course, doesn't involve the long-standing negotiations that multiple Juve sporting chiefs had with Paris Saint-Germain for striker Randal Kolo Muani, a deal that is actually about to cross the finish line.
No, really. It is. Juventus are about to sign Kolo Muani after Carnevali reportedly got things done earlier this week.
We also know this because Carnevali himself told us that same exact thing during an interview on Thursday night in which he touched on Kolo Muani and the big surprise that came shortly after news broke of there being an agreement with the two-time defending European champions: the deal for Bosnian teenager Kerim Alajbegović.
On Kolo Muani front, Carnevali said the following:
"We're finalizing the deal for Kolo Muani now. It's been a long-running negotiation. When I arrived at Juve, I read the newspapers and thought it was a done deal, but it wasn't. There were some difficulties, and we needed to mend relations with PSG, remedying previous problems. We're finalizing the deal right now and we're in the final phase."

#carnevali #deal #juventus #really

Kicker reports that Leverkusen's Kerim Alajbegovic has officially green-lit his transfer to Juventus, leaving Chelsea empty handed. Leverkusen and Juventus reached a final agreement on Thursday. The player and his representatives have now also accepted the move. There are reports of a late attempt by the Premier League club to Hijack the deal.
The 18-year-old Bosnia and Herzegovina international is expected to travel to Turin on Friday or Saturday to undergo his medical examination and sign a contract valid through 2031. Juventus will pay Leverkusen a guaranteed fee exceeding €30 million. Performance-related bonuses could raise the total package to between €35 million and €40 million.
Chelsea had previously emerged as the leading candidate for Alajbegović's signature and subsequently submitted an opening offer containing more than €30 million in guaranteed money.
The London club's pursuit also featured a personal intervention from former Leverkusen head coach Xabi Alonso. As previously reported, Alonso spoke directly with Alajbegović and outlined his proposed Chelsea development plan. That pathway could have involved the teenager initially moving elsewhere on loan before eventually competing for a place at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea reportedly returned with an improved proposal at the last moment. Alajbegović nevertheless preferred Juventus because the Italian record champions offered the stronger immediate sporting perspective. The teenager is reportedly expected to work as a regular first-team player in Turin.

#Chelsea #turin

The transfer of Kerim Alajbegovic to Juventus Turin is on the verge of being completed. According to consistent media reports, Bayer 04 Leverkusen and the Italian top club have already agreed on the terms of the sale for the 18-year-old Bosnia international.
At present, only the forward's signature is still missing, with the deal expected to be finalized shortly.
According to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, Leverkusen are set to receive a base fee of around €33 million, plus possible bonus payments.
This makes the deal a complete financial home run. Last summer, the Cologne-born player had still been sold to RB Salzburg for two million euros. After his strong development in Austria, the Rhineland club activated an agreed buy-back option worth eight million euros.
By selling him on directly to Turin, Leverkusen are now generating a hefty million-euro profit — and that without Alajbegovic having played even a single competitive minute in the shirt of Leverkusen's first team.

#transfer #agreed #still #deal

The long — very, very, very long — negotiations for Randal Kolo Muani are now a thing of the past, with Wednesday bringing the news that Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain had finally agreed to a deal for the 27-year-old Frenchman. It won't be too long before Kolo Muani is walking through the doors at J Medical again, undergoing his medicals and then shaking hands with Giovanni Carnevali and Luciano Spalletti.
The saga is officially a thing of the past.
For that fact let us be thankful.
But as we know, there's still a ton of work to be done on this roster by Carnevali and his new right-hand man Frederic Massara. We also know that Wednesday also brought news that Juventus have agreed to a deal with Bayer Leverkusen for Bosnian teenager Kerim Alajbegović, who is another move seemingly out of nowhere without nearly as much of a build-up as the Kolo Muani saga.
Carnevali and Massara still have plenty of work to do — maybe too much to count when you factor in there's still a lot of deadweight to try and clear from the roster before the summer window closes.

#massara #thing

One two Juve
Kolo Muani signed, Alajbegović close
After a long chase: here's PSG's No.9. Surprise blitz: The Old Lady is in pole for the Bosnian. If David leaves, there's Zirkzee, or Vlahovic's return.
Milan on Soulé
Amorim is looking for an attacking midfielder and chases the Romanista

#kolo #muani #alajbegovi

Newly-appointed Italy coach Roberto Mancini said Wednesday he was dreaming of bagging a major trophy, the Azzurri having missed out on the last three World Cups.
Mancini was speaking at his first press conference since being unveiled as successor to Gennaro Gattuso, who resigned as Italy coach after their World Cup qualification play-off final defeat by Bosnia and Herzegovina in March.
The 61-year-old Mancini was previously Italy boss from 2018 until 2023, leading them to the Euro 2020 ******* le.
He has been preferred to another ex-national team coach in Antonio Conte.
"I hope to win another trophy, maybe two," Mancini said.

#trophy

Sky Sports Deutschland claim that Juventus have agreed a €33m plus €7m add-ons deal with Bayer Leverkusen for Kerim Alajbegovic, who had been linked with Chelsea, Milan, Roma and Atalanta.
The remarkable report was announced this afternoon by reporter Patrick Berger, then Fabrizio Romano also confirmed there were advanced negotiations.
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JUNE 24: Kerim Alajbegovic #19 of Bosnia and Herzegovina scores his team's first goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group B match between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Qatar at Seattle Stadium on June 24, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
It is quite the twist in the transfer tale for the Bosnia and Herzegovina international, who had spent most of the summer attracting attention from clubs, but none who were prepared to meet the €35m plus bonus asking price.
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JUNE 24: Kerim Alajbegovic #19 of Bosnia and Herzegovina celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group B match between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Qatar at Seattle Stadium on June 24, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

#Seattle #june