Inter and Juventus can battle for Bosnia hero Tarik Muharemovic | OneFootball

Inter are identifying potential replacements for Alessandro Bastoni as interest from Barcelona continues to intensify, with Sassuolo’s Tarik Muharemovic emerging as the primary candidate to fill the void.

According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the Bosnia international is viewed as a replacement for the Italian, who was sent off on Tuesday. The Nerazzurri hierarchy views Muharemovic as a mirror image of Bastoni in terms of technical profile and tactical strengths, making him the ideal stylistic successor for the left-sided center-back role.

However, the path to the Bosnian international is fraught with complications. Inter are aware that competition for his signature could skyrocket following the World Cup, especially if he maintains his current trajectory on the global stage.

Furthermore, Juventus represent a significant hurdle in any potential negotiation. The Bianconeri not only maintain a strong interest in the player but also hold a 50 percent sell-on clause from his previous move. This clause effectively allows Juventus to secure Muharemovic for half the market price, giving them a massive financial advantage over Inter in the race for the Sassuolo standout.

Kaustubh Pandey I GIFN