Liverpool are monitoring Leeds United defender Tarik Muharemovic as they consider potential long-term options to eventually succeed Virgil van Dijk.
The left-footed centre-back has made an impressive start since joining Leeds from Sassuolo in the summer, prompting interest from a number of leading European clubs. Liverpool are understood to be among those assessing his progress.
Liverpool monitor Leeds defender Tarik Muharemovic
Muharemovic’s physical presence and ability to operate on the left side of central defence are believed to have enhanced his appeal to Liverpool. The Bosnian international has quickly become an important part of Daniel Farke’s squad.
Leeds paid around £34.4 million for the defender and have recorded five clean sheets in their first 12 matches in all competitions this season. His performances have also reportedly attracted attention from Bayern Munich, Barcelona and Inter Milan.
Leeds are determined to retain Muharemovic and have no intention of allowing him to leave in the near future. He has more than four years remaining on his contract, while the club could offer improved terms to discourage potential suitors.
The defender is currently valued by Leeds at about £60 million, or €72 million, although that figure could increase if competition for his signature intensifies.
It remains unclear whether Liverpool will make a formal approach, but Leeds’ resolve to keep one of their most important young players would make any deal difficult to complete.
