Manchester United’s ‘representatives’ have scouted one emerging talent who could be the ideal replacement for Harry Maguire at Old Trafford, according to stunning reports in Italy.
Harry Maguire is out of contract at the Red Devils this summer and it remains unclear if Manchester United will look to extend his stay beyond the current season.
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The 32-year-old ex-United captain triggered the extension in Maguire’s current deal last January after he became a key first-team player for manager Ruben Amorim.
Maguire is free to speak with clubs outside of England from January and the England international could sign a pre-contract agreement ahead of a potential summer exit.
The Three Lions star has not played for United since the 2-2 draw against Tottenham in the Premier League clash away from home in early November.
Man Utd might have found the perfect replacement for Harry Maguire in Sassuolo defender Tarik Muharemovic
Harry Maguire’s potential Manchester United exit could pave the way for the Red Devils to intensify their pursuit of Sassuolo defender Tarik Muharemovic.
According to Gazzetta di Modena, the Red Devils ‘watched’ Tarik Muharemovic in action during Sassuolo’s final Serie A match of 2025 against Bologna.
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Muharemovic made an impact for his current side after he netted an all-important equaliser in the second half of the 1-1 Serie A draw at the Stadio Renato Dall’Ara.
Gazzetta di Modena reported that United are ‘tracking’ the 22-year-old Slovenia-born centre-back, who initially arrived at Sassuolo in a loan deal back in 2024.
It has been added that Premier League sides Aston Villa and Bournemouth are also keeping close tabs on Muharemovic after the defender has impressed at Sassuolo.
Man Utd and other Premier League clubs are not alone in their transfer interest in Sassuolo centre-back Tarik Muharemovic
United might be linked with Tarik Muharemovic, but the Red Devils face increasing competition from clubs within Italy over the Bosnia and Herzegovina defender.
Gazzetta di Modena claims that Inter Milan and Juventus are ‘studying’ what they can do to try and sign Muharemovic ahead of United, Aston Villa and Bournemouth.
Muharemovic had previously been at Juventus before spending time on loan at Sassuolo and finalising his move to his current side in 2025 on a permanent transfer.
The Bosnia and Herzegovina international is under contract until 2031 and Muharemovic has made 44 appearances for the Italian outfit so far.
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