AliousBrighton Eye Shock Swoop for Ex-Arsenal Defender as Transfer Battle Heats Up – Gunners Set for Massive Windfall
Brighton & Hove Albion have emerged as strong contenders in the race to sign Lazio full-back Nuno Tavares, as interest from Premier League clubs intensifies ahead of the summer window.
According to *La Lazio Siamo Noi*, the Seagulls are the latest English side to join the chase for the Portuguese defender, who has rebuilt his reputation in Italy after an inconsistent stint in the Premier League with Arsenal and Nottingham Forest. Despite those ups and downs in England, Tavares has become a sought-after name once again, drawing interest from both Serie A and Premier League outfits.
Nottingham Forest are reportedly keen to bring the 24-year-old back, while Newcastle and Chelsea have made initial enquiries. However, Brighton are believed to be “particularly interested” in the player and see him as a potential upgrade to their current left-sided options, namely Ferdi Kadıoğlu and Pervis Estupiñán — both of whom could be offloaded if Tavares arrives.
Lazio anticipate formal bids in the near future, but any permanent transfer will be complicated by a significant financial clause: a 40% resale fee owed to Arsenal. This would significantly inflate Tavares’ cost, potentially deterring some suitors, though it could result in a lucrative payday for the Gunners.
Whether Brighton proceed remains uncertain, but the south coast club’s interest underscores their intent to refresh their squad – and it could also hand Arsenal a tidy profit from a player no longer in their plans.
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