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Next brick in Arsenal wall makes perfect sense after Tottenham masterclass

Arsenal do not need to sign a long-term successor for Gabriel Magalhaes just yet but Leeds' Tarik Muharemovic is somebody they should be keeping an eye on following an excellent start to life in the Premier League…

Published: Monday, 9 November 2026 at 3:15 PM
Next brick in Arsenal wall makes perfect sense after Tottenham masterclass
Key Things to Know
  • Ryan Taylor argues Leeds defender Tarik Muharemovic could become an ideal long-term successor to Gabriel Magalhaes at Arsenal.
  • Muharemovic joined Leeds United on a permanent transfer from Sassuolo in the summer after rejecting Italian clubs.
  • The 23-year-old Bosnian recorded ten defensive contributions in a clean sheet against Tottenham Hotspur.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Ryan Taylor argues that Leeds United defender Tarik Muharemovic represents an ideal potential long-term successor for Gabriel Magalhaes at Arsenal. The 23-year-old Bosnian centre-back joined Leeds from Italian club Sassuolo in the summer and delivered an impressive performance against Tottenham Hotspur, recording ten defensive contributions and securing a clean sheet.

While replacing Gabriel is not an immediate priority for manager Mikel Arteta, Taylor suggests the Gunners should monitor Muharemovic given the scarcity of elite left-sided defenders. Statistics show the defender leads Gabriel in clearances and interceptions per 90 minutes this season while playing every Premier League minute.

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