Middlesbrough midfielder Marcus Tavernier will reportedly be offered the opportunity to move to Bournemouth this summer.
The 23-year-old has just enjoyed one of the best seasons of his career, contributing five goals and five assists from 44 appearances in the Championship.
Although he was largely used in the centre of the pitch, his versatility in wide areas has helped made him a key part of Chris Wilder's squad at the Riverside Stadium.
However, according to The Sun, newly-promoted Bournemouth are ready to test Boro's resolve when it comes to keeping one of their most prized assets.
Tavernier has just a year remaining on his contract at the North-East outfit, inevitably leaving a sale a realistic possibility with Boro keen to avoid losing a key player on a free transfer.
Bournemouth could regard Tavernier as a like-for-like replacement for Todd Cantwell having chosen not to activate their option to sign the Norwich City man on a permanent deal.
Darren Plant
