Manchester United target Tavernier – Sunday’s gossip

Manchester United have set their sights on one of Bournemouth‘s star players, while Unai Emery could be on his way out at Aston Villa and Newcastle United need to target a new shot-stopper.

Manchester United have added Bournemouth‘s English midfielder Marcus Tavernier, 26, to their list of targets. (Mail Plus – subscription required)

Unai Emery looks increasingly likely to leave Aston Villa this summer as the Spanish head coach’s frustrations grow over financial restrictions surrounding the club. (Football Insider)

Newcastle United‘s search for a new number one goalkeeper will be critical for head coach Eddie Howe as Nick Pope’s form has faltered and the Magpies do not want to make Aaron Ramsdale’s loan move permanent. (The Athletic – subscription required)

Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp’s representative says “what is being said about negotiations to coach Real Madrid are just rumours for now” and that “nobody has contacted us at this time”. (Goal)

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has vowed his team will be better next season, hinting at him honouring the final year of his contract following speculation this campaign could be the Spaniard’s last. (Sky Sports)

Edu will leave his role as head of global football at Nottingham Forest just eight months after he was appointed, with the Brazilian’s exit terms being finalised. (Talksport)

Fabian Schar and Kieran Trippier are two other Newcastle players whose futures are uncertain as the club face the prospect of missing out on European competition next season. (ChronicleLive)

Portugal international Bernardo Silva, 31, is expected to leave Manchester City in June as a free agent as there are no ongoing negotiations to renew the midfielder’s contract. (Matteo Moretto – in Spanish)

Manchester City are interested in re-signing Felix Nmecha as an alternative to Elliot Anderson. The 25-year-old Germany midfielder has impressed for Borussia Dortmund this season. (Football Insider)

Liverpool are firming up their interest in Nottingham Forest defender Murillo and believe £70m could secure the 23-year-old Brazilian’s signature. (Fichajes – in Spanish)