Arsenal defender is currently out on loan at Marseille.
However, the Gunners man’s time at the Ligue 1 club has been mixed, to say the least.
Tavares began well, scoring three goals in his first three league outings for his loan side.
The 23-year-old Arsenal loanee also scored in consecutive games just after Christmas.
However, Tavares has lost form of late, and his last few matches have been disappointing.
Footmercato awarded him a mere 1/10 for his display against Strasbourg on 12 March.
Meanwhile, 90Min gave Tavares 3/10 despite their win against Reims before the international break.
Now, RMC Sport journalist Florent Germain has claimed that Arsenal don’t want to keep him.
Meanwhile, Marseille still haven’t decided whether they want to sign the Gunners full-back, he added.
Germain’s comments were relayed by Marseille’s official website, as transcribed by Sport Witness.
“Arsenal would like to sell him,” said Germain. “The Gunners bosses don’t want to loan him for a second year in a row.
“He has two years left on his contract. He’s loaned without an option to buy so he will normally return to London.
“Marseille haven’t definitely made a decision. They haven’t clearly said they want him to go, but that’s the way it’s heading.
“At the start of the season, he seduced fans and the club. He’s in a role where it’s hard to find high-level players.
“The Arsenal bosses have the same opinion as the Marseille ones. They don’t see him as a reliable player.
“If Arsenal offer him around in the next transfer window and Marseille believe it’s worth it, there might be something to work out.
“Marseille remain attentive, but the likelihood is a return to Arsenal.”
RUNNING OUT OF CHANCES TO CONVINCE ARTETA
It’s such a shame Tavares’ form has dropped so much in recent weeks.
As was the case at Arsenal, he began well at Marseille, but now he seems to really be struggling.
Let’s see what happens in the summer, whether Mikel Arteta takes a look at Tavares in pre-season.
However, the player doesn’t have much time left to try and convince Arteta he has a long-term future at N5.
