Marseille are prioritising the loan transfer of Nuno Tavares from Arsenal this summer, according to reports in France.

L’Equipe (via GFFN) report that Marseille see Nuno Tavares as a priority transfer target this summer, following the arrival of Igor Tudor as their new head coach.

Tudor plans to use wing-backs, and Marseille see Tavares as a strong addition for the role on the left-hand side.

Marseille president Pablo Longoria is working on a loan move, with Arsenal obviously maintaining good relations with the French club following the transfers of Matteo Guendouzi, Sead Kolasinac, and the loan of William Saliba.

It’s reportedly likely a loan for Tavares would include an option to buy.

Goal previously claimed Tavares’ future is directly linked to Arsenal’s incomings. If Arsenal succeed in making a left-sided defensive signing, Tavares could go on loan, but if not, he’s expected to stay.

This is similar to a recent report from David Ornstein, who wrote that Marseille want a loan, and Arsenal will consider sanctioning it as long as they can recruit a player in that area – likely Lisandro Martinez.

Di Marzio had also reported that Atalanta had set their sights on Tavares this summer, though their director suggested it wasn’t an easy transfer.

“I’ve followed Tavares since he was playing for Benfica’s youth team, he’s a strong player,” Lee Congerton said.

“But Tavares is under contract with Arsenal – and it’s really difficult to sign players from Premier League clubs.”

Arsenal only brought Tavares to the club last summer, signing him from Benfica for around £7m.