2 ex-Gunners pushing for January exits, 35% clause due

Matteo Guendouzi and Nuno Tavares are both seeking exits from Lazio, with the Serie A club braced for further departures as internal tensions reportedly.

GUENDOUZI IS AT GREETINGS
After Tat pronto is ready to leave Lazio also the median Has a proposal as well from Ligue 1 His manager coming to Rome Fenerbah offre
Corriere dello Sport6 Jan 2026
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On the left Christos Mandas, 24 years old At centre Nuno Tavares, 25 years old, Portuguese fullback On the right Matteo Guendouzi, 26 years old, leaving Lazio
The strengthening began with the dismantling, typical of the short circuit between sense and contradiction that often occurs. Tat partito left without the substitute being ready:" We could have been ready", Sarri's pickaxe. Throwing an opportunity like that of the W And since Sarri asks Raspadori, at the center of an intrigue with Roma, without excluding the possibility that he does not leave, the replacement of the Argentine could not be immediate, it is the only alibi of Lotito. It was Mau who certified what was already leaked: "Two or three other players want to leave". They are identifiable in Tavares and Mandas. In the background is Gila. He doesn't want to leave right away, but plans to do so in a year and a half. Perhaps it is more Lazio interested in receiving offers for the Spaniard since his contract will expire in 2027 and renewal is more than far away. But dismantling can not be so deep.

GUENDOUZI. With the suitcase in hand there is the Frenchman, he will follow Castellanos. How much he trembles to leave you see more and more. He entered the attempted assault on Raspadori. It was Atletico to ask for information on Guendouzi and Lazio had said it was ready to evaluate the sale or an exchange plan with the center forward, but in this case it would have to find the square with prices. Raspadori costs 22, for Guendouzi Lotito's request is 35 million, to snatch 30. The E Marsiglia Marseille is however destined to leave. He also has offers from Turkey and France, they can spring from the Premier.

Fenerbahge would already have the agreement with the French prosecutor, 4 million engagement, but the offer made to Lazio is still considered low: up to 25 million. You must reach at least 30. Guendo's manager is expected in Rome shortly. There is a French track, for now top secret. Guendouzi will start and can generate another record collection. Lotito aims to close a Castellanos-style sale to secure at least 55 million net for the two sales. The departure of Guendo must be calculated by recognizing 15% of the resale to the Ol Marsiglia

Sarri is already waiting for a halfback to add to the existing midfield. The departure of the Frenchman would force the company to foresee two purchases. "We need important players," says Mau.

Tavares and Mandas also want to leave

TAVARES.

On the way out is Tavares. It was offered at Fenerbahç Al-Itthiad made a rich offer to the player, low for Lazio. It would be under $ 10 million. More than ever in this case the accounts must be made with the resale of the 35% to be recognized at Arsenal. The third starter is Mandas, at least he considered himself such. Lazio in recent days has held back on the sale. Mandas was on the ball for the J Then for Genoa, exchange with Leali. It's all in Standb stand Sarri had given the ok to the arrival of Leali, but the negotiations stalled. Mau would like to hold Mandas until June in the absence of another convincing alternative. He was waiting for offers from Premier and Liga, he was willing to accept the Genoa solution. He expects to be able to convince Lazio to give him up. Guendo, a big one. Tavares, a flop. Mandas, a doorman ready. They are starting now, the others at risk are the players due 2027: with Gila especially Romagnoli. — Corriere dello Sport 6 January 2026

Italian newspaper Corriere dello Sport reported on Tuesday that Lazio’s restructuring has begun with senior players pushing for moves, following the recent departure of Valentín (Taty) Castellanos, who has joined West Ham on a deal worth €29m.

Head coach Maurizio Sarri has confirmed that dissatisfaction within the squad is wider than a single player.

“Two or three other players want to leave,” Sarri said.

Guendouzi, 26, is described as being “with his suitcase in hand” and is expected to follow Castellanos out of the club.

BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - JUNE 20: Matteo Guendouzi of Arsenal confronts Neal Maupay of Brighton and Hove Albion during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Arsenal FC at American Express Community Stadium on June 20, 2020 in Brighton, England. Football Stadiums around Europe remain empty due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in all fixtures being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) — Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images

The former Arsenal midfielder has attracted interest from Atlético Madrid, with Lazio previously indicating a willingness to discuss either a sale or a possible exchange involving Giacomo Raspadori, though significant differences in valuation remain.

Lazio are understood to value Guendouzi at €35m, with a willingness to conclude a deal closer to €30m.

Interest has also emerged from Turkey and France. Fenerbahçe are reported to have an agreement in place with Guendouzi’s representatives on personal terms, worth around €4m per season, but their offer to Lazio has so far reached only €25m, below the club’s asking price.

A return to Marseille has also been mentioned, though no formal proposal has been confirmed.

Lazio would be required to pass on 15 per cent of any resale fee to Marseille, a clause written into his deal.

Guendouzi’s agent is expected in Rome soon, with Lazio president Claudio Lotito aiming to raise at least €55m combined from the sales of Guendouzi and Castellanos.

Sarri has already made clear that losing the Frenchman would force Lazio into the market for midfield reinforcements.

“We need important players,” Sarri said.

Alongside Guendouzi, Tavares is also reportedly pushing for a move.

ROME, ITALY - DECEMBER 10: Nuno Tavares of SS Lazio during the SS Lazio training session at the Formello sport Centre on December 10, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Marco Rosi - SS Lazio/Getty Images) — Photo by Marco Rosi – SS Lazio/Getty Images

The 25-year-old Portuguese full-back, who joined Lazio from Arsenal, has been offered to Fenerbahçe and has received a lucrative proposal from Al-Ittihad, though the fee discussed is understood to be below €10m.

Any sale would be complicated by the 35 per cent resale clause owed to Arsenal due to the low €5m initial fee.