Juventus are reportedly interested in signing a player who has fallen out of favor with Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, with a report identifying two other major European clubs also targeting the left-back.
Although Juventus are well-positioned to reach the Champions League Round of 16 without needing playoffs, their Serie A title hopes are slim. Thiago Motta’s team currently sits fourth in the league, 13 points behind leaders Napoli, with the risk of dropping out of the top four altogether.
Strengthening the left-back position is a priority for Juventus next season. While Andrea Cambiaso has performed well in the role, he has been linked with Manchester City and could depart. According to Fichajes, Juventus have shown “serious interest” in Nuno Tavares, who is currently on loan at Serie A rivals Lazio.
The Bianconeri see Tavares as a young, dynamic player with considerable experience, making him a key part of their planned squad overhaul. The 24-year-old joined Lazio on a season-long loan from Arsenal in the summer of 2024 but has struggled to establish himself at Arsenal since his 2021 move from Benfica. Tavares has previously been loaned out to Marseille (2022-23) and Nottingham Forest, where he had little impact.
At Lazio, however, Tavares is thriving, providing eight assists in 17 appearances this season. Juventus face competition from AC Milan and Inter Milan, both of whom view Tavares as the perfect candidate to bolster their left-back options.
Lazio hold an option to make Tavares’ move permanent, but interest from Juventus, Milan, and Inter complicates their chances of retaining him. With Arsenal unlikely to integrate Tavares into their plans—Arteta having sent him on loan three times since 2022—a permanent departure seems inevitable.
Juventus News: Cambiaso, Vlahovic, and Transfer Updates
While Juventus look to strengthen their squad, they risk losing Andrea Cambiaso, one of Serie A’s top left-backs. Capable of playing as a right-back or further forward, Cambiaso has attracted significant interest from Manchester City, who are reportedly preparing a £54.7m bid. However, Juventus head coach Thiago Motta is adamant about retaining Cambiaso midseason.
In terms of potential signings, Juventus recently faced setbacks. Their bid to sign Joshua Zirkzee on a six-month loan with a purchase option was rejected, prompting a shift in focus to Randal Kolo Muani. The Paris Saint-Germain forward is now close to joining Juventus on loan.
Meanwhile, Arsenal are reportedly pursuing Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic during the January transfer window.
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