In a recent report, journalist Graeme Bailey mentioned that Arsenal are set to rival Manchester United for Bournemouth talent Marcus Tavernier. It has been claimed that the Gunners are facing stiff competition from the Red Devils, Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur in the race to sign the English playmaker.
Tavenier has enjoyed a good run of form at Bournemouth in this campaign so far as he has put in a series of impressive displays for them in the final third. The 27-year-old has banged in six goals in 15 matches for the Cherries this season in multiple competitions.
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The English talent is currently one of the most talented attackers in the Premier League. Hence, it is no wonder that the Gunners are eyeing a move to bring him to the Emirates Stadium next year.
His current contract at the Vitality Stadium will run out in the summer of 2029, which could make it tough for Arsenal to land him this January or at the end of this campaign.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 25: Marcus Tavernier of AFC Bournemouth during the Premier League 2026/27 match between Manchester United and AFC Bournemouth at Old Trafford on October 25, 2026 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)
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Tavernier is proficient at creating a yard of space for himself to get some strikes in at goal. He has the vision to engineer some decent chances in the final third and is a good dribbler with the ball at his feet.
The English sensation can even chip in by scoring his fair share of goals up top. Tavernier is primarily an attacking midfielder but can also serve as a wide player on either flank if asked to do so. He has already proven his worth in the Premier League if the Gunners manage to snap him up next year.
We can expect Tavernier to add more quality and depth to Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta’s frontline. He has what it takes to fight for a regular first-team spot at the North London club in the coming years.
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At 27, Tavernier is about to enter his prime, which makes him a decent option for the Gunners to pursue in 2027. He will also help the London giants compete across all fronts in the future. All in all, Arteta would be wise to go all out to sign him in the winter transfer window or next summer.
