Fabrizio Romano provides update on Arsenal's pursuit of Nuno Tavares

  Fabrizio Romano has provided an update on Arsenal's pursuit of Benfica defender Nuno Tavares. The Gunners are reportedly interested in Tavares. Tavares has been with the Primeira Liga side since the summer of 2019 and is contracted until the summer of 2024. During the 2020/21 season, he made 25 appearances in which he provided 3 assists. The 21-year-old missed several games due to COVID19 as well as injuries. According to Romano, Arsenal and Benfica have an agreement in principle for the player. Romano wrote on Twitter: Arsenal and Benfica have an agreement in principle for Nuno Tavares - LB target revelead two days ago. Deal set to be completed for €8m as guaranteed fee + add ons. "Personal terms [until June 2026] and agents fee agreed. Paperworks still to be signed/completed. "  

Arsenal and Benfica have an agreement in principle for Nuno Tavares - LB target revelead two days ago. Deal set to be completed for €8m as guaranteed fee + add ons. ⚪️🔴 #AFC

Personal terms [until June 2026] and agents fee agreed. Paperworks still to be signed/completed. 🇵🇹 https://t.co/pxY6Tq1ZTe — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 29, 2021

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