An article in France has refereed to Nuno Tavares as a player Marseille ‘cannot do without’ even though they have no option to buy him in the summer.

While on loan, Nuno Tavares has shown impressive attacking prowess, scoring six goals since the start of the season, but has been criticised for his defensive shortcomings.

Despite this, Tavares has been described as an “indisputable starter” by his fellow teammate, Amine Harit, an attacking midfielder for Marseille.

The supporting article highlights the risk that Marseille may lose Tavares at the end of the season when he returns to Arsenal, as there is no purchase option in the loan deal.

This could, apparently, cause regret for Marseille, especially given Tavares’ recent goal-scoring form.

Tavares scored the winning goal against Toulouse on Sunday, helping Marseille remain second in Ligue 1, five points off the league leaders PSG.

While Tavares’ loan spell at Marseille has not always been positive, with a couple of suspensions and a minor injury, his impressive goal-scoring record is building his reputation in France.

A consistent run of games until the summer could further enhance his value.

In conclusion, the article suggests that Marseille hit the jackpot by securing the loan of a talented left-back like Nuno Tavares, but the failure to insert a purchase option in the deal may lead to bitter regret.

Tavares’ attacking prowess and goal-scoring form make him a valuable asset to any team, and his performances could earn him a permanent move away from Arsenal in the future.