Why Leeds United's defensive plans are clear after Tarik Muharemovic and Oumar Solet pursuits

Leeds United have been needing to replace the departed Pascal Struijk since his move to Brighton.

The Whites have set their sights on the Serie A when it comes to locating potential replacements.

Both Tarik Muharemovic and Oumar Solet have emerged as options for Daniel Farke in recent days.

Interestingly, while Muharemovic is left-footed and Solet is the opposite, the pair played on the left side of defence for their Serie A sides last season.

Now, MOT Leeds News has learned that Muharemovic and Solet are both wanted at Elland Road. This development is certainly an intriguing one to emerge.

Especially seeing as the two are completely different types of defenders.

How Tarik Muharemovic and Oumar Solet's profiles differ amid Leeds talks

Although Solet has primarily played on the left side of defence, with him being right-footed, he would be able to adapt to playing on the other side.

When it comes to the style of both defenders, Muharemovic is your more typical traditional centre-back

He completes plenty of clearances per game (6.9), has more blocked shots per game (1) and a solid aerial duel success rate (64.4 per cent) as per Sofascore.

Overall, the Bosnian is the centre-back you want in the starting line-up when you are expecting to be forced into deep pressure with plenty of crosses and set-pieces delivered into the box.

But, when it comes to Solet, he is a more front-footed and mobile defender.

The Frenchman is heavily involved in tackles per game (2.1) and also gets himself into plenty of ground duels won per game as well (4.1).

Additionally, he has 1.2 dribbles completed per match which is quite a high number for a central defender.

Overall, Solet is a player that is ideal when pushing up high and if Leeds are hoping to win the ball further up the pitch.

Additionally, he would also help with progression due that ability to carry the ball forward.

Why Leeds United are looking at two different centre-back profiles

There could be many reasons that Leeds are looking at two differing types of centre-backs.

For one, Farke will want to have plenty of tactical options at his disposal when it comes his squad.

Muharemovic would be used when Farke is expecting to have less possession than the opposition.

And Solet when he is looking to dominate.

However, the pair could also play together in the same backline. If a three-man defensive set-up is used, Solet could step up into midfield at times as the right-sided centre-back.

The German manager has been known to like utilising central overloads, and having an aggressive defender capable of carrying the ball would certainly aid that tactical approach.

After being forced to change his tactical plans last season due to results, these latest moves do hint towards the 49-year-old returning to trying to control games.

And Solet would allow that to happen with Muharemovic adding extra protection at the back.