United learn cost of snatching unstoppable Serie A defensive rock as January tranfer chances are laid bare – report

Manchester United have discovered Sassuolo’s valuation for defensive gem Tarik Muharemovic, as well as their chances of signing him this month.  United eyeing Muharemovic A previous report covered by The Peoples Person relayed that United are among a number of clubs interested in Muharemovic, who has emerged as one of the best defenders in Serie A this season. Muharemovic has made 16 Serie A appearances this season, helping Sassuolo to keep three clean sheets in that period. A goal threat, the defender also has four strikes to his name. The 22-year-old ranks in the 88th, 99th and 95th percentiles for aerial duels won, clearances and shots blocked. But his impact goes beyond his solidity and no-nonsense defending. Muharemovic is also an adept passer of the ball, ranking in the 81st percentile for successful passes. StatisticTotalPer 90Percentile Interceptions241.6095 Ground Duels1177.8035 Ground Duels Won755.0063 Aerial Duels Won392.6088 Dribbled Past40.2774 Clearances1046.9399 Shots Blocked130.8795 Passes77051.3382 Successful Passes651/77043.40- (Stats obtained from footystats) The report mentioned that United scouts have been keeping close tabs on the Bosnia and Herzegovina international, who is also on the radar of Aston Villa and Bournemouth. Now, Gazetta dello Sport claim that Inter Milan have joined the race for Muharemovic, whom they view as an ideal replacement for Stefan de Vrij. The update also notes how much Sassuolo want for Muharemovic and where they stand on a potential January sale. Muharemovic update According to the Italian news outlet [via SportWitness], Bologna are another club looking at Muharemovic and have even made enquiries about him. Muharemovic is currently valued at €30m. However, Sassuolo have no plans to offload him this month, with a departure more probable in the summer. The club hopes Muharemovic’s upward trajectory continues, as this would almost certainly increase his transfer value. The player joined Sassuolo on an initial season-long loan during the 2024/25 campaign in a deal that included a conditional obligation to buy. This mandatory buy option was activated when the side attained promotion from Serie B at the end of that season, costing a reported fee of €5m including bonuses. It’s worth noting that Juventus retain a 50% sell-on clause for Muharemovic. Featured image Alessandro Sabattini via Getty Images The Peoples Person has been one of the world’s leading Man United news sites for over a decade. Follow us on Bluesky: @peoplesperson.bsky.social Derick Kinoti Derick Kinoti is a football writer at The Peoples Person who has covered Manchester United and the Premier League extensively for years. His work blends sharp analysis, tactical insight, and engaging storytelling that resonates with fans around the world. Derick has gained valuable experience in football journalism, developing strong expertise in SEO writing, digital content creation, and social media engagement. A tech enthusiast with a Computer Science degree from the University of Nairobi, he ultimately swapped code for football commentary, bringing an analytical, detail-oriented approach to his writing. Derick is convinced Wayne Rooney is the true GOAT and won’t hear otherwise!