According to 90min, Aston Villa have an interest in Marcus Tavernier and made enquiries for the player during the recent January transfer window.

Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest are monitoring Bournemouth's English attacking midfielder Marcus Tavernier and could open rival talks for the 26-year-old this summer. Manchester United are also interested. The *Daily Mail* reports that the versatile player is on their summer shortlist for attacking reinforcements. It is suggested a bid of around £40m would be required to sign him. Tavernier, who joined Bournemouth from Middlesbrough in August 2022 for €11.9 million, has been in strong form this season, recording four goals and four assists in five Premier League appearances. The former England U20 international's contract with the club runs until 2029.