Newcastle United are keeping tabs on Marcus Tavernier, who left the Tyneside club’s academy as a 14-year-old over a decade ago.
According to a report by Graeme Bailey on TBR Football, Newcastle United want to bring Marcus Tavernier back to the club but a move in January seems unlikely. The Bournemouth winger left the Tyneside outfit’s academy back in 2013, and it will be interesting to see if he is keen on a return.
Newcastle United have been linked with their former academy graduate in the past as well. The Magpies have a talented squad and a quality manager. They have the resources to sign top-class players as well. The Tyneside outfit have an ambitious project, and Tavernier could be attracted to the idea of returning to the club.
The Newcastle United academy graduate might feel that he has unfinished business at the English club after leaving them as a 14-year-old. It remains to be seen how the situation develops. Newcastle are keen admirers of the Bournemouth player, and they have been keeping a close tab on their progress. The Magpies are reportedly keen on his teammate Antoine Semenyo as well.
Meanwhile, Tavernier will add goals and creativity to the Newcastle United attack. They need to add more quality and depth in the wide areas, and the 25-year-old is versatile enough to operate on either flank. He can slot in as the central attacking midfielder as well. The player has one goal and two assists to his name in the Premier League this season.
Tavernier could be an expensive addition
Marcus Tavernier has a contract with the Cherries until the summer of 2028, and he is unlikely to be a cheap acquisition. They could easily demand the premium for him, and it will be interesting to see if Newcastle United are ready to break the bank for the player.
The 25-year-old knows the Premier League club well, having come through their academy, and he could settle in quickly and make an instant impact. It remains to be seen how the situation develops.
Newcastle United are hoping to build a squad capable of pushing for trophies regularly and competing in Europe. Players like Tavernier could prove to be superb acquisitions, and they will add strength in depth.
