Arsenal fullback to complete medicals with new club on Friday
Arsenal fullback Nuno Tavares is really on his way to Marseille, according to the latest reports.
Speaking to the Italian audience, journalist Gianluca Di Marzio now explains that Atalanta have failed to reach a deal to sign the 22-year-old.
The Serie A side are said to have been negotiating a transfer since June, with the player being watched by director Lee Congerton.
The report claims that contacts have intensified in recent days and there has even been an agreement in principle, with Tavares and his entourage endorsing the move.
However, with Atalanta pushing for a loan option, Arsenal have “made it clear” that they do not want to lose control of the player.
This is the reason why the agreement “stomped in place” and Marseille proved effective.
Di Marzio claims that in the last few hours the French side have reached an agreement with the Gunners on a dry loan, and Tavares is expected to undergo a medical with the French club on Friday.
Fabrizio Romano has also announced the transfer of the player to Marseille in a Twitter post .
Nuno Tavares’ set to join Olympique Marseille, medical tests on Friday. Arsenal and OM have full agreement on loan deal, no buy option included. 🚨🔵 #OM
Final check to the contracts in the afternoon then it will be signed. Here we go. #AFC pic.twitter.com/DIweKrmIIg
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 28, 2022
Meanwhile, the fullback’s contract with Arsenal runs until 2025, with the club’s option for an additional year.
