Report: Liverpool eyeing £60m Premier League powerhouse who’s been backed for ‘even bigger move’

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Liverpool are reportedly interested in Leeds defender Tarik Muharemovic, who is valued at £60m, according to a report for TEAMtalk cited by Empire of the Kop. Muharemovic, a 23-year-old Bosnia and Herzegovina international, joined Leeds from Sassuolo for £34m in July and has enjoyed a strong start to his Premier League career. The Reds are looking to future-proof their centre-back options with Virgil van Dijk's contract expiring next summer.

While Liverpool have shown interest in Muharemovic, they are not yet as invested as Inter Milan and Barcelona, according to the report. Muharemovic has been praised for his performances, with Owen Hargreaves suggesting he could make an 'even bigger move' in the future. The defender has stood out for his defensive skills and ability on the ball, as highlighted by figures from Fotmob.

Liverpool's interest in Muharemovic is part of their plans to address the upcoming expiry of key defenders' contracts, including Van Dijk and Joe Gomez. The club has already recruited young centre-backs like Jeremy Jacquet and Giovanni Leoni, and has other prospects like Ifeanyi Ndukwe and Mor Talla Ndiaye. It remains to be seen whether they will invest in a more experienced option like Muharemovic.