Inter Milan Hope To Use Good Relations With Sassuolo To Beat Juventus To Highly-Rated Centre-Back | OneFootball

Inter Milan are pushing strongly for Tarik Muharemovic as part of a planned defensive overhaul, and they believe their relationship with Sassuolo could prove decisive.

According to Corriere dello Sport, Inter expect major changes at the back next season.

Several experienced players, including Francesco Acerbi, Stefan de Vrij, Yann Sommer and Matteo Darmian, are nearing the end of their contracts.

Muharemovic fits the profile Inter want. He turns 23 at the end of February, brings physical presence and uses his left foot comfortably, an important detail with only Alessandro Bastoni as a natural left-sided option once Acerbi departs.

Sassuolo reportedly value him at €25–30 million, a figure close to the financial parameters set by Inter’s ownership.

Inter Ready To Use Good Sassuolo Relations To Poach Muharemovic

SASSUOLO, ITALY – JANUARY 06: Tarik Muharemovic of US Sassuolo looks on during the Serie A match between US Sassuolo Calcio and Juventus FC at Mapei Stadium Citta del Tricolore on January 06, 2026 in Sassuolo, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

Juventus remain a key factor.

The Bianconeri hold a 50% sell-on clause from a previous deal, which gives them leverage and keeps them closely tied to the defender’s future.

Interest from AFC Bournemouth has also emerged.

Inter, however, hope to rely on the strong working relationship between their president Beppe Marotta and Sassuolo CEO Giovanni Carnevali.

A formula such as an initial loan with an obligation to buy could help structure a deal.

Indeed, one that suits all parties.

With several clubs circling, Inter aim to move early and use their connections to secure one of Serie A’s most promising young defenders.