Why Tarik Muharemovic will cost Leeds 'high price' as formal move on cards soon
Tarik Muharemovic could join Leeds United from Sassuolo in the coming weeks.
The 23-year-old centre-back has emerged as a target for the Whites as they look to replace Pascal Struijk, who joined Brighton and Hove Albion permanently this summer.
As things stand, the Serie A club are looking to get around £34million for the Bosnia and Herzegovina international amid interest from multiple clubs.
Leeds admire Muharemovic but are yet to advance beyond their interest in him.
Daniel Farke will surely be looking to sign a left-footed centre-back and the Sassuolo defender fits the bill.
The Italian side have plenty of suitors for the Bosnian star, who featured at the 2026 World Cup, with a Premier League sale targeted.
What role Juventus play in Leeds United bid for Tarik Muharemovic
Juventus sold Muharemovic, the 6-foot-3-inch talent, to Sassuolo last summer for around £1.7m after an impressive loan spell in Emilia-Romagna.
The Bianconeri included a 50 per cent sell-on clause in the deal for the centre-back, which is why the Neroverdi are pushing to secure a high price now.
According to Leeds Live on 13 July, Sassuolo expect Leeds to make a formal move for Muharemovic before long.
The defender's current contract runs until June 2031, and Newcastle United, Sunderland and Bournemouth are also in the race to sign him, which has only increased his value.
Who Elland Road hierarchy could turn to if Tarik Muharemovic deal fails
MOT Leeds News have covered Leeds' interest in Borussia Monchengladbach's Nico Elvedi, who is also a left-footed centre-back.
There seems to be a theme of similar targets being linked with the Whites after Struijk's exit.
It isn't surprising to see the West Yorkshire outfit focusing on adequately replacing the Dutch defender, who formed a key part of Farke's successful three-man backline last season.
Paraag Marathe and 49ers Enterprises will likely have to spend a hefty sum to find Struijk's successor and it will be interesting to see who they will end up signing.
Harry Wilson has been the only summer arrival at Elland Road so far, but recruitment activity should pick up pace now that the 2026 World Cup is in its final stages.