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Man United 'Plotting £40m Raid on Bournemouth' After Semenyo Disappointment

Manchester United targets Bournemouth winger Marcus Tavernier, valued over £40 million, to strengthen their left-wing position after last summer's player departures.

  • This summer, Manchester United will explore a bid for Marcus Tavernier, Bournemouth winger, who could be valued at around £40million by AFC Bournemouth.
  • After last summer's departures, United were left light on the left after Jadon Sancho, Antony, Alejandro Garnacho and Marcus Rashford left, and Michael Carrick, interim manager, confirmed last week they seek a left winger.
  • On the evidence of his form, Marcus Tavernier has scored five goals and provided four assists this season at Bournemouth, attracting interest from Aston Villa.
  • United are prioritising midfield rebuilding and at least two players could arrive alongside a left winger signing to strengthen the squad under Michael Carrick.
  • Market competition is already evident, with Bournemouth selling Antoine Semenyo to Manchester City in January and United also targeting Yan Diomande, RB Leipzig, and Morgan Gibbs‑White.
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Manchester United have added a surprise target to their summer transfer list after manager Michael Carrick confirmed the club's plans for further reinforcements in the transfer window. United made significant investments in the attacking department last summer, signing Benjamin Sesko, Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo. Although the club spent over €70m on each of these players, the Red Devils are looking to bring in more strikers when the transfer …

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sportsmole.co.uk broke the news in on Saturday, March 7, 2026.
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