Liverpool could be on the search for another new centre-back in 2027, as they wait to decide the futures of Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez.

Van Dijk could extend his contract beyond the end of the season, but Gomez is likely to leave, meaning that the Reds could look to do business at the back.

Tarik Muharemovic can’t wait to play against Liverpool

It is still early days in Muharemovic’s Premier League career, but his £34m move from Sassuolo has already been hailed as one of the deals of the summer.

“I just want to say Ezri Konsa, possibly signing of the season. If not, Muharemovic has done really well at Leeds,” Gary Lineker said earlier this week.

It is easy to see why the 23-year-old is reportedly courting the attention of bigger clubs already, and, judging by some of his comments from early October, Liverpool hold a special place in his heart.

“Matches against Liverpool at Anfield,” he said. “That’s also a dream of mine – to hear the fans singing in that stadium. So, I’ll choose that match.”

Muharemovic will not have to wait too much longer to achieve his Anfield ambition, with Leeds heading to Merseyside on Saturday, December 12th.

If Liverpool do then decide to firm up any interest in him, it seems like the Bosnia and Herzegovina international would be absolutely open to joining the Reds.