United keen on 19-year-old midfielder

Middlesbrough has got a promising midfielder named Marcus Tavernier who is already being linked to English Premier League side Manchester United ahead of the winter transfer window which reopens in coming weeks.

The Red Devils have identified the star player as a good fit for the club as they seek to strengthen the team with the hope of having them form a formidable team in the future.

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Marcus Tavernier has started the season on a good note and has impressed so far with his 2 goals in 2 games for Middlesbrough side.

It has been reported that Marcus Tavernier is being monitored by United management since last season and has won the heart of fancs to which makes him desperate to want a winter transfer.

The Old Trafford side have been struggling this season with inconsistent performance so far which makes them desperate for additions that will make a meaningful impact in the team especially as the season prepares to enter into the second stanza.

Manchester United currently the sit sixth position which places them in the risk of losing out of the Champions League next season.