Arsenal’s left-back Nuno Tavares has been permitted to discuss personal terms with Lazio after returning to north London this summer following a disappointing loan stint with Nottingham Forest.
Arsenal and Lazio have reached a loan-to-buy agreement for Tavares. This deal includes an obligation to buy for a fee between £6 million and £7 million, along with a sell-on clause.
Despite Tavares expressing his wish to stay with Arsenal for pre-season before deciding on his future, the club has made it clear he can leave following his lackluster performance at Nottingham Forest.
As a result, Lazio is now in talks with Tavares’ agents to finalize personal terms, with a video call scheduled for today. Additionally, Ajax had shown some initial interest in the player.
Arsenal is actively working to offload several fringe players at the right price. Striker Eddie Nketiah has attracted interest from Marseille, whose president Pablo Longoria is keen on the player after considering a move last summer. Although Marseille has not yet finalized terms with Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood, they are exploring options with Nketiah.
Sporting director Edu is open to permanent offers for Nketiah, while winger Reiss Nelson has become a target for West Ham. Sevilla is negotiating with Arsenal for an initial loan deal for Albert Sambi Lokonga, with an option for a permanent transfer.
In terms of new signings, Arsenal recently had a bid rejected for Wolves’ 30-year-old goalkeeper Dan Bentley, estimated at £50,000. Bentley, being homegrown and experienced, would provide backup for David Raya and Aaron Ramsdale if acquired. Arsenal is also in ongoing discussions with Bologna over a £45 million deal for defender Riccardo Calafiori, who is keen to join the Gunners. Other interested clubs have stepped back as Arsenal advances in negotiations.
Manager Mikel Arteta, in a recent interview with ESPN, emphasized that Arsenal will be active in the transfer market this summer. He noted the impact of new regulations, the Euros, and the Copa America on transfer activities, but expressed optimism about progress. Arteta highlighted the club’s determination and clear vision for improvements, though he acknowledged the complexities of the transfer market.
He stated, “We are looking to improve in every possible department… There are things that we have to improve, that’s for sure and we are going to try to. But the market is tricky. We have been very aggressive, we are very determined and we have a clear idea obviously of what we want to do. It will come down to finding the right agreements at the right time.”
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