Newcastle United, Sunderland, Leeds United and Bournemouth have emerged as contenders to sign Sassuolo defender Tarik Muharemovic, with the Serie A club demanding €40 million for the Bosnia and Herzegovina international.
The 23-year-old has attracted significant attention following commanding performances for the Neroverdi and an impressive showing at the 2026 World Cup. His development has triggered concrete interest from England’s top flight, though any potential transfer involves complications due to a contractual clause held by Juventus.
Premier League quartet lead chase
According to Corriere dello Sport and transfer specialist Alfredo Pedullà, the four English clubs are actively monitoring the centre-back. Sassuolo have established their valuation at €40m, a figure that reflects both Muharemovic’s current ability and his potential for future growth.
The defender originally transferred from Juventus to Sassuolo for €2m, with the Turin giants retaining a 50 per cent sell-on clause. This arrangement theoretically allows Juventus to re-sign the player for approximately €20m, exactly half the price available to external suitors.
Juventus uncertainty benefits English clubs
Despite holding favourable terms, Juventus remain undecided over whether to exercise their buy-back option. This hesitation has created a window of opportunity for Premier League sides to submit formal offers at the full asking price.
Muharemovic established himself as a first-team regular after progressing through the Juventus youth system. His displays on the international stage at the 2026 World Cup, combined with consistent Serie A form, have positioned him as one of the most sought-after defensive prospects in the current market.
Next steps in negotiations
The transfer now hinges on Juventus’s decision-making timeline. If the Italian champions decline to trigger their clause, Sassuolo are free to negotiate exclusively with the English interested parties. However, should Juventus elect to exercise their right of first refusal, they could secure the player’s return for a significantly reduced fee.
With the summer window advancing, Muharemovic faces a choice between returning to his former club or testing himself in the Premier League. The coming weeks will determine whether Newcastle, Sunderland, Leeds or Bournemouth can convince Sassuolo to sell without Juventus intervention.