Leeds United are on the verge of signing Bosnian defender Tarik Muharemovic, with the player set to arrive in West Yorkshire for a medical examination on Thursday. This transfer is poised to become the club's second-largest signing in history, following the £35 million acquisition of Georginio Rutter from Hoffenheim in January 2023.

Progressing Towards a Stronger Squad

After finishing 14th in their return to the Premier League last season, Leeds United aims to enhance their squad as they target a top-half finish in the 2026/27 season. The club has already secured the signing of Harry Wilson as a free agent and has now reached an agreement to bring in Muharemovic from Sassuolo for £34 million (€40 million, $54 million). The towering 6ft 4in defender is expected to replace Pascal Struijk in the lineup.

Contract and Competition

Reports indicate that Muharemovic has agreed to a five-year contract with Leeds, which will run until 2031, with wages exceeding £100,000 per week, making him the highest-paid player in the squad, just ahead of Dominic Calvert-Lewin. The club successfully negotiated the transfer despite interest from Sunderland, Bournemouth, and Juventus, Muharemovic's former club.

In addition to the Muharemovic deal, Leeds United is exploring further defensive options, with potential signings from Serie A being discussed. The club has also confirmed the sale of full-back Isaac Schmidt to Young Boys for £2 million, marking his departure after two years and only 14 appearances. Meanwhile, negotiations for Shea Charles from Southampton are reportedly progressing.

As Leeds United looks to strengthen their squad, the urgency for a new goalkeeper has intensified following recent developments concerning Lucas Perri, who has expressed a desire to leave the club. With the departures of Karl Darlow to Manchester United and Illan Meslier to Arsenal, Leeds currently has only two senior goalkeepers available.