Alajbegovic back on Milan radar after Atalanta stall; Karetsas courted
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AC Milan have reignited their interest in Alajbegovic after stalled talks with Atalanta, while also courting Karetsas as a potential signing.
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Attributed to original sourceWith Atalanta failing to agree a deal for Kerim Alajbegovic with Bayer Leverkusen, and Borussia Dortmund pushing for Konstantino Karetsas, Milan could be back in for the Bosnian.
The transfer market is in full swing and every club has a long list of potential targets, which is constantly being reshuffled amid developments.
Alajbegovic and Karetsas both on Milan list CARDIFF, WALES – MARCH 26: Kerim Alajbegovic of Bosnia and Herzegovina looks on during the FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers KO play-off match between Wales and Bosnia and Herzegovina at Cardiff City Stadium on March 26, 2026 in Cardiff, Wales. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images) Atalanta had last week seemed to be on the verge of securing Bosnia and Herzegovina winger Alajbegovic from Bayer Leverkusen, after his immensely impressive spell with RB Salzburg.
However, several days passed and there is no progress, with Calciomercato and Radio Bruno claiming the €30m plus bonus valuation is too high.
This could allow other clubs back into the race, including Milan and Fiorentina.
Most notably, the Rossoneri saw Alajbegovic as the alternative to their first choice, Genk and Greece international talent Karetsas.
Now Sky Sports Deutschland report that Karetsas is increasingly likely to join Borussia Dortmund, who saw their first offer of €30m rejected.
Milan are slowed by the need to first find a buyer for Rafael Leao, with very few genuine proposals coming in that he would consider.
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What happened
Milan are revisiting their pursuit of Alajbegovic after negotiations with Atalanta reportedly hit a snag, opening the door for the Rossoneri to re-enter the frame. Separately, Milan are also exploring a move for Karetsas, who is being courted as a potential addition to the squad. The double-track approach suggests Milan are actively reshaping their squad ahead of the next transfer window, with Atalanta's stalled deal creating an opportunity in a rival's negotiation.
Chance analysis
This is a speculative transfer piece linking Milan with two targets, one of which (Alajbegovic) was previously in Atalanta's grasp. The Atalanta stall is tactically significant — it weakens a domestic rival's reinforcement and gives Milan leverage. Courting Karetsas alongside suggests Milan are targeting young talent in midfield/attack to refresh the squad. For prediction systems, neither move is confirmed, so no lineup impact yet, but it signals Milan's transfer intent.
Potential positive squad reinforcement for Milan in attack/midfield if deals complete; negative for Atalanta who risk losing a target to a rival.
Monitor Milan's transfer activity closely — if either signing materializes, squad depth in attack/midfield improves ahead of Serie A fixtures.