Marcus Tavernier, a 27-year-old English attacking midfielder, is mentioned as a player receiving interest. AFC Bournemouth is not planning to cooperate with the departure of its key players in January and will only consider potential transfers after the end of the season. Tavernier joined the club in August 2022, and his contract is set to expire in June 2029. He has been recently linked with Manchester United and Arsenal. In March 2026, reports suggested an asking price of approximately €47 million (£40m). His current market value is estimated by Transfermarkt at €30.00M. He has been capped 15 times for the England U20 team.