Leeds have no intention of selling Tarik Muharemović in January, despite interest from Liverpool, Barcelona and Inter. The club spent about £34.1m on the defender when they brought him from Sassuolo in July, and they believe his contract runs until 2031.
Leeds' stance on January
That price tag and contract length give Leeds plenty of leverage. They have spent heavily on a 23-year-old who arrived only in July, and the message coming out of Elland Road is that January bids will be turned away.
There is also a simple football reason for the stance. Muharemovic has already played every minute of Leeds' first 10 matches of the season and has two Premier League assists from centre-back. He has settled into the side quickly, which is part of why the club do not want to open the door this winter.
Why Europe is already watching
Lucy Ward told bbc.co.uk that Muharemovic has done so well that clubs will already be looking at him and trying to move for him over the next few months. Simon Grayson, also speaking to bbc.co.uk, said he gets the impression the defender loves Leeds, the city and the supporters.
The attention is not hard to understand. Muharemovic has made eight Premier League appearances and has a 7.11 average rating in the league, while Leeds sit 7th with 11 points and a +3 goal difference after eight matches. That form has lifted his profile quickly, but it has also strengthened Leeds' case for keeping him where he is.
The January story now looks straightforward enough. Leeds are not planning to sell, and any club eyeing Muharemovic in the winter window will have to wait until after January to test that position.
Written by Jack Mercer with AI-assisted research, cross-checked against 5 outlets. How we work →
