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title: "Bruce should prioritise move to re-sign Tavernier amid Elmohamady rumours"
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author: "Ryan Darby"
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published: "2019-08-06T10:30:35Z"
modified: "2019-08-06T10:30:35Z"
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# Bruce should prioritise move to re-sign Tavernier amid Elmohamady rumours

Ahmed Elmohamady has emerged as a potential transfer target for Steve Bruce, but the Newcastle boss should look to avoid a summer reunion.

[Football Insider reports](https://www.footballinsider247.com/ibrox-sources-rangers-in-10m-transfer-triangle-with-pl-duo-as-major-sale-on-the-cards/) that the club have their eyes on Elmohamady and Swedish defender Emil Krafth as they look to add to their right-back options.

If they fail in deals to sign either of the two, Rangers’ James Tavernier could be the alternative that they turn to, but should they be prioritising a move for the Rangers man ahead of the aforementioned duo?

### Read Newcastle verdict

Tavernier has been heavily linked with a move to the Premier League this summer and a deal to re-sign the player would be one that signals much more ambition compared to Elmohamady.

Elmohamady is a player that Bruce has worked very closely with throughout his managerial and someone he knows well.

![Ian MacNicol/Getty Images Sport](https://media.readnewcastle.com/readnewcastle/sites/20/2019/08/1166048646.jpg)

Why you could argue he’s a reliable, experienced defender, Tavernier’s set-piece ability and attacking nature would give Newcastle a new dynamic edge going forward.

Tavernier is coming off the back of a stunning season under Steven Gerrard, scoring 17 goals and assisting a further 20 in all competitions.

As the designated penalty taker, goal statistics can be slightly misleading, but regardless of that, his numbers from last season are an incredible return for a right-back.

If Bruce is keen to pursue a 3-5-2 system at Newcastle, he could slot in brilliantly on the right and add a new element to the club’s attack, while also being a steady figure at the back.