Inter eye Sassuolo's Muharemovic as potential Bastoni successor
Inter Milan have identified Sassuolo defender Tarik Muharemovic as a leading candidate to bolster their defence ahead of next season, according to reports in Italy. The 24-year-old Bosnian international is seen as a player with the right profile to potentially succeed Alessandro Bastoni, whose future at the club remains uncertain.
The interest from Inter's sporting executives, Giuseppe Marotta and Piero Ausilio, is long-standing but was reinforced by Muharemovic's performance in Bosnia and Herzegovina's recent playoff victory over Italy. He delivered a robust defensive display, marred only by a late challenge that could have resulted in a red card, as his nation secured qualification for the World Cup.
Muharemovic is a left-footed centre-back, physically strong and comfortable in possession, drawing clear stylistic comparisons to Bastoni. His performances this season for Sassuolo and on the international stage have established him as a player with significant potential for growth.
However, any move for the defender is complicated by the involvement of Juventus. Muharemovic is a product of Juventus's youth system, and the Bianconeri inserted a 50% sell-on clause when they sold him to Sassuolo for a minimal fee. This clause effectively means Juventus could sign him for half of any price agreed with another club, giving them a major financial advantage and making them a serious competitor for his signature.
With a World Cup on the horizon to further showcase his talents, Muharemovic's value is expected to rise this summer. The situation sets the stage for a potential transfer battle between the two Serie A giants, with Inter seeking a strategic defensive addition and Juventus holding a powerful economic lever.
