The two of them impressed with their performances in the World Cup playoffs, particularly in the dramatic matches against Wales and Italy. Against Wales, Alajbegović assisted Edin Džeko for the equalizer and then confidently converted from the penalty spot in the shootout. He repeated the same in the final against Italy, where, despite coming off the bench, he once again scored the decisive penalty. On the other hand, Bajraktarević carried a huge burden, playing both matches for the full 120 minutes and also being precise in the shootout against Italy. Their mental strength and ability to handle pressure did not go unnoticed. Alajbegović on the left and Bajraktarević on the right wing represent exactly what modern football demands: speed, technique, and potential. Additionally, they are still not overly expensive, making them even more attractive to big clubs. According to Corriere dello Sport, Milan is closely monitoring Alajbegović, whose price is estimated at around 15 million euros, considered relatively affordable in today's market. Roma, to whom he is currently closest, and Napoli are also interested in him. Alajbegović's career has an interesting development path; he went through the youth selections of Köln and Bayer Leverkusen, after which Red Bull Salzburg bought him for two million euros. However, Leverkusen has a buy-back clause and plans to reacquire him for eight million euros, but only to immediately sell him for a profit, as his market value is already rising. In contrast, Bajraktarević could be an easier target. He is currently a member of PSV Eindhoven, which brought him from New England Revolution for three million euros. Although he has made 32 appearances this season, he has only started eight times, so Italian media estimate he could be more accessible and cheaper, with his current value around five million euros. It is clear that Milan could seriously pursue Bosnian talents in the next transfer window, as they have already shown with their performances that they belong on the big stage.