Brighton chasing Middlesbrough starlet
Brighton & Hove Albion have enquired about Middlesbrough’s Marcus Tavernier, according to reports.
Tavernier, 21, is a product of Boro’s academy and has been capped at youth level for England.
The Daily Mail claim that as well as the Seagulls, Watford, Crystal Palace and Burnley have registered an interest in the midfielder, who has managed two goals in 32 appearances for Jonathan Woodgate’s side this season.
Tavernier is the younger brother of former Newcastle defender James Tavernier.
Hull and Barnsley chasing Burton midfielder
Scott Fraser is a target for both Hull City and Barnsley according to The Daily Record.
Fraser, 25, joined Burton from Dundee United in 2018 but he is out-of-contract at the end of the current campaign. That has put Hull and Barnsley on alert as they attempt to secure a bargain deal for the midfielder.
The Scottish midfielder has played 41 times for the Brewers this season, recording nine goals and 14 assists.
Afobe’s future up in the air
Benik Afobe has revealed he loves working under Lee Johnson as debate rages about his future.
Afobe, 27, joined Bristol City on loan from Stoke City and has become a hit with supporters. The Potters are likely to want a fee above the £5million mark, which may dissuade the Robins from moving.
Speaking about his time at the club under Johnson, Afobe told a Q&A in April:
“I think the connection we have with the fans and the love that the fans are giving me in my short time here is another thing I go home and speak about to my family. It makes me really happy.
“Also, the faith that the manager and the staff have given me.
"Every footballer will tell you from such a young age all you want to do is please your coaches and the manager.
"The faith and the confidence that he has shown in me is definitely something that I like a lot.”
