Middlesbrough midfielder Marcus Tavernier has dismissed speculation linking him with a January move to Leeds United.
Leeds have been linked with a whole host of players ahead of next month’s transfer window with midfield likely to be a position that could be prioritised.
Tavernier is been of several names the Whites reportedly hold an interest in, with the 22-year-old a regular at Boro after progressing through the ranks of the club.
He has already made 125 appearances at the Riverside, scoring 14 goals and providing a further 14 assists.
Tavernier’s versatility is also one of his biggest assets, as he can play a variety of positions across the midfield, which has enabled him to play 90 minutes in each of Boro’s last 17 matches.
However, while his performances have clearly caught the eye of Premier League side Leeds, Tavernier claimed that although he does have aspirations of playing in the top-flight, he wants to do it with Boro.
Via quotes from Gazette Live, he said: “I’ve seen the Leeds stuff, but only because my mum has been telling me about it. That’s all I know. She tells me what’s flying around out there, but it really doesn’t interest me.
"I’m a Middlesbrough player and my only focus is getting into the play-offs and winning promotion with us.
"I want to be a Premier League player, but my dream is to do it with Middlesbrough. I’ve come through the academy here, and I want to win promotion with Middlesbrough and play in the Premier League with this club.
"I’ve seen so many things here as a kid since growing up – hopefully, I can be part of something that would be really special."
