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

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

ROME, ITALY – APRIL 17: Marco Baroni, Head Coach of Lazio, embraces Nuno Tavares of Lazio as he leaves the field after picking up an injury during the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 Quarter Final Second Leg match between S.S. Lazio and FK Bodo/Glimt at Stadio Olimpico on April 17, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)

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.