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LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 27: Nuno Espirito Santo, Manager of Nottingham Forest, applauds the fans after the team's defeat during the Emirates FA Cup Semi Final match between Nottingham Forest and Manchester City at Wembley Stadium on April 27, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Lazio left-back Nuno Tavares is reportedly on the wishlist of several suitors between the Serie A and the Premier League.

The Background

The Biancocelesti signed the 25-year-old last summer on loan from Arsenal, and they’re now expected to trigger the obligation to buy the player for €5 million. Nevertheless, several sources in Italy and England believe the player might not linger at Formello too long, as Lazio would be willing to sell him for the right offer, especially amidst his ongoing injury concerns.

Juventus Monitoring Nuno Tavares

According to Just Arsenal, Juventus have emerged as a serious contender in the race for the Portugal international. The Bianconeri could be set to sell Andrea Cambiaso in the summer, amidst interest from Manchester City and others, so Tavares has been identified as a potential replacement.

Nuno Tavares Linked With Premier League Return

Moreover, the source suggests a potential return to the Premier League through the gates of Brighton or Nottingham Forest. Nevertheless, it should be noted that Tavares had an unhappy loan spell at Forest last season.

Nuno Tavares
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Between injuries, strong competition for places and managerial changes, the left-back was impeded by the circumstances, so he only made eight league appearances.

Arsenal’s Sell-on Fee

For his part, Lazio president Claudio Lotito will be seeking a comprehensive transfer fee to part ways with the full-back (no less than €30 million), especially since 40% of the amount will head to Arsenal, who boast a sell-on fee.

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1 Comment

  1. Don’t sell him. Not only is he very good, with him and Luca Pellegrini offering competition we have one of the strongest LB pair in the league (only Di Marco+Carlos Augusto can be a match) .

    If you do sell, only do so with a player plus cash deal so we can 1-limit the loss of the 40% clause to the gunners (you can’t share the player into the 40%) and 2nd we can likely get a good prospect even if not as a LB.

    All in all, Nuno healthy is a possible world class player and we are better off keeping him than selling to earn around 15mil, that would be foolish.

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