Leeds, Sunderland and Bournemouth compete for Muharemović

Sunderland face a pivotal week in their pursuit of Sassuolo defender Tarik Muharemović, with Premier League rivals Leeds United and Bournemouth intensifying competition for the Bosnia and Herzegovina international. The 23-year-old center-back, who featured for his national team at the 2026 World Cup, is reportedly set to choose between the three English clubs in the coming days.

Transfer reporter Fabrizio Romano stated that Leeds United have presented a verbal contract proposal to the player and are confident of completing a deal. However, Sky Sport Italia reporter Gianluca Di Marzio reported that Muharemović must now decide between Leeds, Bournemouth, and Sunderland, indicating the race remains open. Sassuolo have set an asking price of approximately 40 million euros, with half of any fee due to his former club Juventus due to a sell-on clause.

While Leeds appear to have made the most aggressive recent move, Sunderland's interest has been described as concrete. Reports from Italian journalists have suggested Sunderland has already presented contract terms to the player and is planning to submit an official offer to Sassuolo. The club has not confirmed any agreement, and the...