TEAMtalk reported on 26 October that Leeds United have decided not to sell Tarik Muharemovic in January despite interest from Liverpool, Inter Milan and other European clubs. The centre-back joined Leeds from Sassuolo in July for £34 million and has quickly become a regular starter under Daniel Farke.
Leeds stance on Muharemovic
TEAMtalk reported that Leeds United have taken a strong stance on the future of Muharemovic. TEAMtalk also reported that club sources confirmed Leeds have no intention of selling Muharemovic in January.
TEAMtalk reported that Leeds will make it categorically clear that they have absolutely no intention of letting Muharemovic leave in January or next summer. Muharemovic is under contract until 2031.
Interest from across Europe
TEAMtalk reported that sources confirmed Inter Milan, Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund are also admirers of the 23-year-old Bosnian international. TEAMtalk reported that Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund have both been named by sources as potential destinations and that both sides are keeping tabs, but are not as invested as Inter, Barcelona and Bayern.
TEAMtalk reported that the most consistent and detailed work on Muharemovic has been done by Inter and Barcelona. TEAMtalk reported that Inter and Barcelona have long standing interest in Muharemovic and have made contact previously.
Inter and Bayern plans
TEAMtalk reported that Inter Milan have renewed their interest after missing out on Muharemovic in the summer, when they had agreed personal terms before negotiations with Sassuolo stalled. TEAMtalk reported that sources close to the situation say Inter continue to monitor Muharemovic closely as part of longer-term defensive planning.
TEAMtalk reported that Barcelona have also kept tabs on Muharemovic’s progress, having previously tracked him. TEAMtalk reported that Bayern Munich have been mentioned by sources as potentially targeting Muharemovic in 2027, while Bayern are aware of him but have no concrete plans yet as they are still building a list of potential targets to strengthen defensive options.
Valuation and transfer threshold
TEAMtalk reported that Leeds value Muharemovic at more than £60 million. TEAMtalk also reported that any serious approach for Muharemovic would likely require a significant fee well above the price paid in the summer.