West Ham United have opened talks to sign Bournemouth forward Marcus Tavernier this summer, according to a report from Hammers News.
The Hammers endured a difficult campaign in the Premier League, initially under Spanish manager Julen Lopetegui. The former Wolves boss was sacked in the middle of the season, with English coach Graham Potter brought in to try and change West Ham's fortunes.
Unfortunately for West Ham, their struggles continued under Potter, finishing in 14th place in the Premier League table. As a result, we could see the capital club being active in the transfer market, as there's no doubt they need reinforcements if they want to start pushing for the top half of the table once again.
West Ham Open Talks to Sign Marcus Tavernier
The Hammers are making a serious push for his signature
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According to a report from Hammers News, West Ham have opened talks to sign Bournemouth's Tavernier for the summer transfer window. The Hammers are making a serious push to try and secure his signature, eyeing the attacker as a potential replacement for Mohammed Kudus, who could be sold in the coming weeks or months.
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Tavernier, described as 'incredible' by former Bournemouth manager Gary O'Neil, is capable of playing all across the front line, which could make him a useful option for Howe in attack. The Newcastle boss will be looking to add versatility and competition to his forward line, considering the North East club will be competing in the Champions League.
Although Newcastle fans will likely want to see superstars arriving to improve the starting XI, it's just as important that they bring in further squad depth. The Magpies will need to regularly rotate their squad to compete on all fronts, but there's an argument to suggest he doesn't have the depth to do so at the moment.
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Statistics courtesy of WhoScored. Correct as of 03/06/2025