Tarik Muharemovic: Aston Villa can sign heir to Tyrone Mings’ throne for just £35million
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Credit: Imago Wed 6 May 2026 19:00, UK Tarik Muharemovic of Sassuolo will be a must-buy for Aston Villa as Tyrone Mings nears the end of his career in B6.The 23-year-old defender has taken Serie A by storm during the 2025-26 campaign, helping his side to a 10th-place spot in the league table, with an average rating of 7.0 for the season [FotMob].He has even chipped in with two goals and two assists in 30 appearances this term, and he could be Unai Emery’s perfect answer to a defence which requires changing this summer.Despite a positive start to the campaign, the Villans have struggled for form since the turn of the year. Although Champions League qualification is still likely, Villa’s transfer chiefs need to be fully focused. 🔄 Aston Villa Transfer Update 🔄 Breaking news on signings, departures, and contract news from the Aston Villa boardroom.
VISIT THE VILLA TRANSFER HUBTarik Muharemovic is lighting up Serie A from defenceIf Emery remains at the club this summer, the Spaniard won’t be able to depend on just Ezri Konsa and Pau Torres in the centre of defence. He will be desperate for back-ups.
MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES While Victor Lindelof has been decent as one, Mings has become far too injury-prone, seeing him make just 13 Premier League starts in 2025-26, and leaving Emi Martinez plenty of work to do.With Mings’ contract running until the summer of 2027, it remains to be seen what kind of future the veteran has at Villa Park, but what is certain is that he desperately needs replacing.Tarik Muharemovic’s 2025-26 Serie AStats [FotMob]Minutes played2655Goals | Assists2 | 2Passing accuracy85.1%Chances created5Successful dribbles63.6%Duels won66.3%Tackles per 901.49Clearances per 907.08According to Corriere dello Sport (6 May), Villa have been joined by Inter Milan, Barcelona and Juventus in the race for his signature, who could be signed for £34.5million.Aston Villa already have plans for Tyrone MingsIt would appear that the Villans are already planning to raise some funds to afford the signing of Muharemovic.The 33-year-old, who has given seven years of his career to the club, could be on the chopping block as a result, though, with Football Insider understanding that Villa plan to sell Mings this summer.He just isn’t at the level that Emery requires to help the club move forward, but the signing of Muharemovic would certainly show the desire and ambition at B6.Beating the likes of Inter Milan and Barcelona would certainly send a message to the rest of the Premier League, and even those in Europe, and it shows that Villa have plans to improve and develop further. 🦁 ASTON VILLA INSIDER UPDATE 🦁 Get the inside track on the Villa Park dugout, transfer strategy, player wages, and technical leadership at Bodymoor Heath. Updated 24/7 with expert analysis from Villa Park.