Exclusive: Al-Hilal Enquired About Lazio Star as Alternative for Milan Stalwart

Originally posted on The Laziali | Last updated Jun 8, 2025 10:42 AM ET

Lazio left-back Nuno Tavares has landed on Al-Hilal’s shortlist, even though Theo Hernandez remains the ultimate target.

As exclusively reported on Friday, the Portuguese star is facing an uncertain future at Lazio despite recently completing a permanent transfer from Arsenal . The Biancocelesti management and returning head Maurizio Sarri are still reflecting on whether they would like to keep the injury-prone player or sell him this summer.

Al-Hilal Monitoring Nuno Tavares

In the meantime, Fiorentina’s Fabiano Parisi emerged as a potential replacement in case Lazio and Tavares ended up parting ways.

We can also confirm that Al-Hilal have been keeping tabs on the former Arsenal star, as they remain hellbent on recruiting a top-notch left-back ahead of the FIFA World Cup. The Saudi Pro League giants have been negotiating with Milan and Hernandez for several weeks, and they managed to significantly reduce the gap.

Nevertheless, the Frenchman isn’t the only Serie A left-back on Al-Hilal’s shortlist, as they have also enquired about Tavares, as well as Roma’s Angelino.

This article first appeared on The Laziali and was syndicated with permission.

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