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Tottenham expected to step up move for Muharemovic amid Dragusin uncertainty
Tottenham Hotspur are expected to step up a move for a “fantastic” new defender, amid the uncertainty surrounding Radu Dragusin’s future.
Spurs vying to sign new defender with Dragusin’s future uncertain
Dragusin only recently made his return from a long injury lay-off, featuring as a late substitute in the 1-0 victory against Crystal Palace, but he has been unable to keep his place in the side, being benched for the past three Premier League games.
As such, the Romanian’s future in north London is up in the air, with Fabrizio Romano recently revealing he wants to leave Tottenham, after striking an “agreement” with Serie A side AS Roma.
Of course, Thomas Frank already had Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero at his disposal at centre-back, while Kevin Danso is able to slot in as a back-up option when required.
However, with Dragusin’s future up in the air, it would make sense to bring in an additional option at the back, and Spurs have now joined the race for a Serie A defender.
That is according to a report from Caught Offside, which states Tottenham are expected to intensify their pursuit of Sassuolo star Tarik Muharemovic at the end of the season, but there could be competition for his signature.
Manchester United, Newcastle United and a number of other European clubs are keen on the centre-back, with RB Leipzig preparing a bid of €25m (£22m) plus bonuses, although it is unclear whether that would be enough to tempt the Italian club into a sale.
Sassuolo are reluctant to sanction a departure half-way through the season, but they are expecting a bidding war when the summer transfer window opens.
“Fantastic” Muharemovic could be ideal Dragusin replacement
Dragusin has found it difficult to force his way into Frank’s plans, having failed to get off the bench in recent weeks, but there are signs the Sassuolo centre-back may be able to challenge the likes of Van de Ven and Romero for a place in the starting XI.
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The Bosnian’s stellar defensive attributes have been on display consistently over the past year, while his attacking prowess has been on show in the Serie A this season, chipping in with two goals and two assists.
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Tarik Muharemovic’s key statistics |
Average per 90 (past year) |
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Non-penalty goals |
0.12 (92nd percentile) |
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Assists |
0.12 (97th percentile) |
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Interceptions |
1.65 (93rd percentile) |
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Blocks |
1.53 (84th percentile) |
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Clearances |
7.47 (93rd percentile) |
Not only has the 22-year-old impressed at club level this season, but he has also received high praise for his performances for Bosnia from scout Jacek Kulig.
Muharemovic is at a good age to be a long-term success at Tottenham, and with Dragusin’s future uncertain, it would be a smart move to bring in a new centre-back.
