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ALKMAAR, NETHERLANDS – APRIL 16: Bendeguz Kovacs of AZ reacts after the UEFA Conference League 2025/26 Quarter-Final Leg Two match between AZ Alkmaar and FK Shakhtar Donetsk at AZ Stadion on April 16, 2026 in Alkmaar, Netherlands. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)
Juventus and Chelsea are reportedly pushing for Hungarian teenage talent Bendeguz Kovacs, but AZ Alkmaar are rushing to lock him down to a new contract.
According to Sky Sport Italia transfer pundit Gianluca Di Marzio, the youngster is attracting strong interest from both Juve and the Premier League side this summer.
Kovacs making his mark
The centre-forward only turned 19 in March and is already making a strong impact after coming up through the Ajax youth academy.
He joined AZ Alkmaar’s Under-21 side in January and has scored eight goals in 14 Kampioen Divisie games this season.
The current Kovacs contract only runs to June 2028 and his club is working to get him locked down to a longer deal.
Meanwhile, the very tall striker has already attracted the attention of the senior Hungary squad, who will call him up for next month’s friendly matches against Finland and Kazakhstan.
If Chelsea do make the move, it’s reported they will do it in a transfer synergy agreement with Strasbourg.
