Leeds United could face a fight to keep Tarik Muharemovic next summer, with Arsenal and Liverpool reportedly monitoring the centre-back. Football Insider claims the 23-year-old may consider his options if Daniel Farke’s side miss their targets this season.

Muharemovic Makes Instant Impact at Elland Road

Signed from Sassuolo for around £34.1 million, the Bosnia international has become a fixture in Farke’s back line. He has played every minute of Leeds’ first eight league games and has contributed two goals along the way. Those performances have caught the eye of several leading clubs.

Leeds Determined to Resist January Interest

There is no immediate cause for concern in West Yorkshire. Leeds have no intention of selling in January and are confident of keeping him in the short term. The long-term picture, however, may hinge on whether the club secure European qualification.

Why Liverpool and Arsenal Are Interested

Liverpool have Ronald Araujo on loan from Barcelona following Ibrahima Konate’s exit, and with Virgil van Dijk nearing the end of his career, a long-term successor makes sense. Arsenal, meanwhile, added Ezri Konsa in the summer, so Muharemovic would be more about depth and competition under Mikel Arteta.

Our Take

Liverpool look the more logical destination, given the uncertainty at the back and the need for a younger leader. Arsenal’s interest feels more speculative. Much will depend on Leeds’ league position come May: a European push could keep him happy, while a mid-table finish might make a move hard to resist.