Transfer news: Nottingham Forest in the mix to sign 'sensational' £5.9k-p/w marauder - report

Nottingham Forest have been named among the clubs who are interested in signing Middlesbrough winger Marcus Tavernier, according to Football League World. 

A product of the youth system on Teesside, Tavernier flourished through the ranks at Middlesbrough before spending time on loan at MK Dons in 2018, making eight appearances for the League One club.

Since then, the 23-year-old has established himself as a mainstay in the senior ranks at the Riverside Stadium, amassing 155 outings for the first team and directly contributing to 36 goals in the process.

Having now entered the final 24 months of his ‘Boro contract (Transfermarkt), the former England youth international could be heading for the first permanent transfer of his career…

As per Football League World, the Premier League quartet of Nottingham Forest, Everton, Bournemouth and Leicester City are all ‘weighing up bids’ to sign the former England under-20 starlet  this summer.

It’s claimed that ‘sources’ close to the outlet have suggested that Middlesbrough are ‘braced to lose’ Tavernier during the ongoing transfer window.

The report added that the quartet of suitors are ‘all looking at mounting a bid’ for the versatile midfielder, who was lauded for a ‘sensational’ goal and assist-laden, 8.0 Sofascore-rated display against West Brom by journalist Graeme Bailey in February. However, the Teessiders will hold out for offers in excess of £10m for their man.

In addition to the six signings already completed at the City Ground this summer, Tavernier – who currently earns a reported £5,900 per week (Salary Sport) – would represent another astute acquisition for the Reds, particularly given the lack of left midfield options currently at Steve Cooper’s disposal, with