Manchester United have reportedly added Bournemouth forward Marcus Tavernier to a short list of left-wing options as they consider reinforcements for next season. The move follows an acknowledged need for natural width on the left, a role that Matheus Cunha and Mason Mount have been asked to fill despite both being primarily central players.<\/p>\n
Interim manager Michael Carrick said it is \u201cquite possible\u201d that United will look for a left winger ahead of next season. Reports place Tavernier alongside RB Leipzig teenager Yan Diomande and Nottingham Forest\u2019s Morgan Gibbs-White on the club\u2019s list. Gibbs-White is more of a No. 10 and has only sporadically been used on the left.<\/p>\n
Tavernier\u2019s versatility is a key reason he has attracted interest. This season he has started in a variety of positions, including central midfield, attacking midfield and on the right. In his two Bournemouth starts against United he has been directly involved in four goals and assists; one appearance in December 2023 saw him as a left winger in a 3\u20130 Cherries win, while the 4\u20134 draw at Old Trafford last December saw him line up in central midfield.<\/p>\n
The 26-year-old is rated at $53.6 million (\u00a340 million) and has produced 10 goals and assists in 26 appearances across all competitions so far this season. He remains under contract with Bournemouth until 2029, a fact that would allow the south coast club to demand a significant fee should they decide to sell. The Cherries have a recent history of cashing in on players they have developed into stars.<\/p>\n
Top-five rivals Aston Villa are also reported to have shown interest, making enquiries during the January transfer window. United are expected to continue monitoring Tavernier before making a final choice at the end of the season, a decision that is likely to be influenced by whether Champions League qualification is achieved.<\/p>\n
The club will weigh Tavernier\u2019s adaptability, existing cover and the market before committing to any summer business. Dorgu, who was recruited as a defensive player after a spell as a left back at Lecce prior to a 2025 transfer, flourished higher up the pitch before his current injury layoff, a development described in some quarters as a happy accident.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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