Inter Milan Lead The Race For Former Juventus Defender Regardless Of What Unfolds In Bastoni Saga Amid Barcelona Links | OneFootball

Inter Milan have accelerated their pursuit of Sassuolo centre-back Tarik Muharemovic and lead the race for the Bosnia international regardless of how the Bastoni-Barcelona situation ultimately unfolds, with recent contacts between the clubs strengthening the Nerazzurri’s position.

The 2003-born defender has been one of Serie A’s standout performers this season and arrived at the World Cup with his stock at an all-time high after helping Bosnia qualify for the tournament in dramatic fashion.

According to reports from AlfredoPedulla, Inter have taken a decisive step forward in their pursuit.

Recent contacts have taken place and the club are pushing to get ahead of the competition before the summer window formally opens.

Inter Hold Strong Position On Sassuolo Star Muharemovic Despite Juventus Sell-On Clause Complication

Muharemovic‘s valuation sits at around €30 million, with bonuses pushing the figure up or down.

His contract at Sassuolo runs until 2031, giving the club no financial pressure to sell cheaply.

The Juventus complication remains.

As agreed at the time of his original sale, the Turin club retain a 50% sell-on clause.

Therefore meaning any fee Inter pay will trigger a significant payment to a direct domestic rival.

Despite that, Inter have put forward the most compelling arguments of any club in the race so far.

Several other sides have been linked in recent weeks, but Inter lead.

The relationship between the two clubs is described as excellent, and that goodwill matters in negotiations of this kind.

Oumar Solet also remains a target, but Muharemovic is the priority.

Inter intend to make two or three defensive signings this summer.