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Liverpool targets Tarik Muharemovic amid defensive concerns

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 28, 2026, 12:05 PM

Last updated Oct 28, 2026

Liverpool targets Tarik Muharemovic amid defensive concerns

Summary

Liverpool looks to strengthen its defense by pursuing Tarik Muharemovic, currently with Leeds United, as they face contract issues with Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez next summer. With their defensive options limited, Liverpool is eager to sign a new center-back. Muharemovic's performance in the Premier League has attracted interest from several clubs, raising his profile as a potential replacement for Van Dijk. Leeds is unlikely to sell, as they want to retain Muharemovic until at least the end of his contract in 2031, complicating negotiations for Liverpool.

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Market Watch

•Liverpool seeking a center-back to address defensive issues.
•Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez out of contract next summer.
•Tarik Muharemovic has impressed in the Premier League.
•Leeds United contracted him until 2031 and unwilling to sell.
•Liverpool exploring options for Van Dijk's replacement.

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12:05 PMYahoo Sports — Liverpool wasting no time: Ready to strike deal for star after just six months

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Liverpool have another new signing in their sights and they’ve wasted no time to get him on the shortlist. Things could move quickly from here.There's no question that Liverpool need a centre-back. ...
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