After weeks of intense speculation, multiple reliable sources have confirmed that Leipzig have tabled a concrete offer for Tarik Muharemovic, the Sassuolo defender who has been catching the eye this year. The bid signals the first move in what could be intense negotiations - with the team said to be reluctant to let an important player go unless his valuation is met. Leipzig have laid out their intentions, but valuation and timing remain under debate. Newcastle, Tottenham and Inter are keeping tabs in case talks collapse or progress slows further. Leipzig's back line has been a real strength this season, conceding just 1.27 goals per game (19 in 15). Tarik Muharemovic would be expected to slot into that unit and hold his own in an already solid setup. Neither Sassuolo nor Leipzig have been linked with any additional targets at this stage. Can't get enough Leipzig transfer rumours? Follow @PlayerSwitchCom on Twitter for the latest transfer news as it happens.