News Focus
- Tarik Muharemovic attracts interest from Serie A heavyweights Inter and Juventus
- Inter Milan lead race after receiving verbal commitment from the defender
- Tottenham Hotspur interest complicates negotiations for the Nerazzurri
- Juventus require Italian-qualified players to meet Champions League registration rules
- Sassuolo centre-back could replace multiple outgoing stars at the San Siro
Tarik Muharemovic has become a top target for several big clubs this summer. The Sassuolo centre-back is drawing attention from across Europe after impressing in Serie A.
Inter Milan appear closest to securing his signature. Reports suggest the player has given his word that he prefers a move to the Nerazzurri. The club’s recent league title success makes them an appealing choice for the Bosnian.
The Milan club hopes to structure a deal involving an initial loan with a mandatory purchase clause. They might include young talent Mattia Mosconi in the agreement. However, talks have hit a snag following fresh interest from Tottenham Hotspur.
Meanwhile, Juventus are also monitoring the situation. The Turin side requires new defensive options ahead of next season. They also face pressure to add home-grown players to meet UEFA Champions League registration requirements.
Inter’s urgent search for defenders stems from several departures. Veterans Francesco Acerbi, Stefan de Vrij and Matteo Darmian will leave when their contracts expire. Additionally, Alessandro Bastoni may still depart despite Barcelona cooling their pursuit.
If Bastoni remains at the San Siro, Inter will likely choose just one new centre-half. They will pick either Muharemovic or Udinese’s Oumar Solet, but not both.