Barcelona are watching Bosnian defender Tarik Muharemovic closely, according to English sources, while Hansi Flick's team continues to look for reinforcements after the multiple defensive casualties they have suffered. The 23-year-old midfielder, who plays with his left hand and measures 1.92m, has become one of the most attractive candidates for the Catalan club's rearguard.
Muharemovic arrived at Leeds United last summer for 37 million euros and has been a key player in the good start to the English season. He has completed all ten Premier League games, providing two assists and scoring in the EFL Cup against Chelsea, despite the 6‑3 defeat. His performance has been enough for Barcelona and other European teams, such as Inter Milan, Liverpool and Bayern Munich, to include him in their transfer plans. The Italians, in particular, have shown greater interest, recalling the attention that Inter showed during the World Cup when Bastoni's departure was being discussed.
Barcelona's interest is not limited to the current season; The club appears to be contemplating the possibility of signing Muharemovic in the summer of 2027. However, Leeds have no intention of selling the player after such a short time at the club, and his value has increased, exceeding €70 million, almost double the figure the English club paid last year.
Meanwhile, Barcelona have attempted to strengthen their defense by signing Finn Jeltsch, Stuttgart's 20-year-old centre-back, but the club is still evaluating other options. The search for a new left-footed center back has become a priority for the team, which needs to fill the vacancies created by injuries and absences of its regular players.
With the season still underway, Barcelona will continue to monitor Muharemovic's performance and possible moves. If the club manages to complete the signing, the Bosnian player could provide height, aerial solidity and the ability to play with his left hand, characteristics that align with the team's defensive needs. The next step will be to see if Leeds maintain their stance of not selling and how the other European powers react to the growing demand for the talented centre-back.