Arsenal and Man Utd Tracking In-Form Bournemouth Star Tavernier Ahead of January

Arsenal and Manchester United are reportedly competing to sign Bournemouth forward Marcus Tavernier, one of the Premier League’s most coveted players ahead of the January transfer window.

The 27-year-old has scored six times in 12 appearances for the Cherries this season, further enhancing a growing reputation built under Marco Rose at the Vitality Stadium.

Tavernier is contracted to Bournemouth until the summer of 2029, but his form has caught the eye of several clubs — with TEAMtalk reporting that Arsenal have prepared detailed scouting reports on the versatile attacker as they look to bolster their left flank.

United also watching closely

At Manchester United, technical director Jason Wilcox has reportedly instructed the recruitment team to assess Tavernier as the club plan for the winter window, with a left-back and a forward among their priorities — though that could shift if manager Michael Carrick loses his job amid mounting pressure.

A queue is forming

Newcastle United are understood to have admired the former Middlesbrough man for some time, while Tottenham Hotspur considered a move in the summer before deciding against a formal offer. Both Arsenal and United are expected to keep monitoring him before deciding whether to make an approach in January.

Source: Sports Mole / TEAMtalk