Nuno Tavares set to join Lazio from Arsenal on permanent deal but Juventus loom

Originally posted on Football Italia | By Lorenzo Bettoni | Last updated Apr 26, 2025 10:40 AM ET

Lazio are reportedly ready to sign Nuno Tavares on a permanent transfer from Arsenal, but Juventus are already considering a summer move for the Portuguese left-back.

Corriere dello Sport and Calciomercato.com report that Lazio are ready to sign Nuno Tavares on a permanent transfer from Arsenal for just €5m.

The Serie A side secured the 25-year-old’s services on a loan deal with an option to buy last summer, and his performances in his debut season in Italy’s top-flight have convinced the Biancocelesti to buy him permanently.

Nuno Tavares set to join Lazio from Arsenal on permanent deal as Juventus loom

According to Corriere dello Sport, Lazio will finalise a €5m deal with Arsenal next week, practically one month before the end of the season.

Tavares is only second to Romelu Lukaku for assists provided in Serie A this season, eight in 21 matches.

According to Calciomercato.com, Lazio’s early move to sign the talented defender has sparked Juventus’ interest, with the Bianconeri looking for a possible replacement for Manchester City and Liverpool-linked defender Andrea Cambiaso.

Calciomercato claims that Nuno Tavares’ cost over the summer could exceed €15m, a fee the Bianconeri could match in June, before the beginning of the Club World Cup.

This article first appeared on Football Italia and was syndicated with permission.

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