TBR Football can exclusively reveal that Turkish giants Fenerbahce are considering making an offer for a Premier League winger.
The Turkish club are currently managed by Jose Mourinho, who has eyes on several players from the English league.
It has been reported that Mourinho is interested in signing Federico Chiesa from Liverpool this summer.
Another player the club are keen on signing is Bournemouth star Marcus Tavernier, who is also wanted by the likes of Newcastle and West Ham.
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Jose Mourinho plots offer for Marcus Tavernier as Newcastle and West Ham circle
TBR Football chief correspondent Graeme Bailey understands that Jose Mourinho has made enquiries for the Bournemouth winger as the club prepares an offer for the 26-year-old.
However, they face competition from two Premier League clubs so far. TBR Football previously reported that West Ham made a move for Tavernier last month as they hunt for a replacement for Mohammed Kudus.
TBR Football also previously reported Newcastle’s interest in Tavernier, with the Magpies reportedly keeping tabs on the player.
As per the sources, Bournemouth consider him a key performer under Andoni Iraola but are aware of the mounting interest.
The Cherries paid Middlesbrough less than £15million for Tavernier in 2022 and they will more than double their money on him, if they allow him to leave the Vitality Stadium.
Former Bournemouth manager Gary O’Neil on Marcus Tavernier
Former Bournemouth manager Gary O’Neil has previously hailed Tavernier for his impact as a super sub at that time.
The player played under O’Neil in the 2022/23 season, making 19 appearances in the Premier League, scoring five and assisting four.
Manager Season Appearances Goals Assists
Gary O’Neil 2022/23 19 5 4
Andoni Iraola 2023/24–Present 59 6 10
Marcus Tavernier stats under Gary O’Neil vs Andoni Iraola
Speaking to the press after Tavernier inspired a comeback against Fulham, O’Neil said: “I don’t want to big him up too much because I don’t want anyone to come and take him but he’s a good footballer.
“At top clubs you have players who are gifted technically and players that are gifted physically. Marcus Tavernier has both. It was an incredible goal. I can’t believe we needed a strike that good to score. It was a big goal.”