Tag: Nuno Tavares

Nuno Tavares is a left-back who plays for Arsenal.

Tavares signed from Benfica in July 2021 on a five-year deal and wears the number 20 shirt.

Declan Rice Arsenal transfers LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 26: Declan Rice of West Ham United looks on as they walk out of the tunnel prior to the Premier League match between West Ham United and Liverpool FC at London Stadium on April 26, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Arsenal gear up for monumental summer transfer window

Arsenal are preparing for a huge summer overhaul, offloading up to 10 first-team stars to fund their ambitious £170m signings of Declan Rice and...
Marseille's Portuguese defender Nuno Tavares celebrates after scoring a goal during the French L1 football match between Olympique de Marseille and Toulouse FC at the Velodrome stadium in Marseille on December 29, 2022. (Photo by Nicolas TUCAT / AFP) (Photo by NICOLAS TUCAT/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal future in doubt as 23yo called ‘a problem’

Nuno Tavares faces uncertain future at Arsenal after a disappointing loan spell at Marseille marked by inconsistent performances and issues off the pitch.
Marseille's Portuguese defender Nuno Tavares takes a penalty during the French Cup quarter-final football match between Olympique de Marseille and Annecy at the Velodrome stadium in Marseille, southern France, on March 1, 2023. (Photo by NICOLAS TUCAT/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal Ligue 1 loanee returns from injury

Nuno Tavares made his return from injury to feature in Marseille's win over Auxerre on Sunday, keeping them in the driving seat for Champions League qualification.
Nice's new recruit Ivorian forward Nicolas Pepe is presented during the UEFA Conference League play-off second leg football match between OGC Nice and Maccabi Tel-Aviv FC at the Allianz Riviera stadium in Nice on August 25, 2022. - Nice's new recrue Pepe (Photo by Valery HACHE / AFP) (Photo by VALERY HACHE/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal loanees’ exciting week: Pepe’s gamble, Soares’ struggles, Moller’s wild ride, and more

It was an eventful week for Arsenal's loanees, including Nicolas Pepe's risk-taking, Cedric Soares' challenges, and a 15 minute appearance that saw Nikolaj Moller score, give away a penalty and pick up two yellows.
Marseille's Portuguese defender Nuno Tavares takes a penalty during the French Cup quarter-final football match between Olympique de Marseille and Annecy at the Velodrome stadium in Marseille, southern France, on March 1, 2023. (Photo by NICOLAS TUCAT/AFP via Getty Images)

Nuno Tavares picks up injury in training with Marseille

Nuno Tavares picked up a knock in training for Marseille and he'll miss Sunday's game against Lyon, according to reports in France.
Marseille's Portuguese defender Nuno Tavares celebrates after scoring a goal during the French L1 football match between Olympique de Marseille and Toulouse FC at the Velodrome stadium in Marseille on December 29, 2022. (Photo by NICOLAS TUCAT/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal loanee Nuno Tavares causing headaches at Marseille

Arsenal loanee Nuno Tavares' struggles with attitude and performance at Marseille put his future into question.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - JANUARY 14: Ainsley Maitland-Niles of Southampton warms up prior to the Premier League match between Everton FC and Southampton FC at Goodison Park on January 14, 2023 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Arsenal loanees impact Championship relegation and promotion battles

Five Arsenal loanees played important roles in Championship promotion and relegation battles, with mixed fortunes for the young Gunners.
Marseille's Portuguese defender Nuno Tavares celebrates after scoring a goal during the French L1 football match between Olympique de Marseille and Toulouse FC at the Velodrome stadium in Marseille on December 29, 2022. (Photo by NICOLAS TUCAT/AFP via Getty Images)

Nuno Tavares kicked out of Marseille training

Arsenal loanee Nuno Tavares faces increased scrutiny after being kicked out of a training session at Olympique de Marseille due to attitude and effort concerns.
Nice's Ivorian forward Nicolas Pepe (R) celebrates with Nice's French defender Melvin Bard after scoring his team's third goal during the French L1 football match between OGC Nice and Montpellier Herault SC at the Allianz Riviera Stadium in Nice, south-eastern France, on January 11, 2023. - (Photo by VALERY HACHE/AFP via Getty Images)

7 players Arsenal will try to sell this summer

Arsenal are set for a major summer overhaul, with 7 players to depart and be replaced. Nicolas Pepe tops the list of likely exits. Learn more here.
Marseille's Portuguese defender Nuno Tavares celebrates after scoring a goal during the French L1 football match between Olympique de Marseille and Toulouse FC at the Velodrome stadium in Marseille on December 29, 2022. (Photo by NICOLAS TUCAT/AFP via Getty Images)

Nuno Tavares will not remain with Olympique de Marseille

Nuno Tavares has made an impression in his loan spell at Olympique de Marseille, but his defensive mistakes have not convinced the club to keep him beyond this season.
Marseille's Portuguese defender Nuno Tavares celebrates after scoring a goal during the French L1 football match between Olympique de Marseille and Toulouse FC at the Velodrome stadium in Marseille on December 29, 2022. (Photo by NICOLAS TUCAT/AFP via Getty Images)

Nuno Tavares’ attitude slammed, getting worse

Arsenal's Nuno Tavares has been criticised for his attitude and poor form during his loan spell at Marseille. There are concerns about his promising loan spell, and whether he will be able to turn his poor form around before returning to Arsenal.
DERBY, ENGLAND - JANUARY 30: Declan Rice of West Ham United gestures to the crowd during warm-up ahead of the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Derby County and West Ham United at Pride Park on January 30, 2023 in Derby, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

£80m: 2 key Arsenal signings targeted

Looking to build on their Premier League success, Arsenal are rumored to be targeting key positions for reinforcements. Kieran Tierney and Nuno Tavares are expected to leave, indicating Arsenal will be looking for a left-sided defender this summer. The club is also focused on reinforcing their midfield and the top name on their list is reportedly West Ham United's Declan Rice. Finally, Real Madrid's Marco Asensio has been heavily linked with the club and reports suggest that Arsenal has already started talks with the Spanish international.
Marseille's Portuguese defender Nuno Tavares celebrates after scoring a goal during the French L1 football match between Olympique de Marseille and Toulouse FC at the Velodrome stadium in Marseille on December 29, 2022. (Photo by NICOLAS TUCAT/AFP via Getty Images)

Nuno Tavares shares tweet mocking Sporting CP

Arsenal loanee Nuno Tavares was watching on from afar as Arsenal drew with Sporting CP on Thursday, and he retweeted a tweet mocking the Gunners' opponents afterwards.
Marseille's Portuguese defender Nuno Tavares takes a penalty during the French Cup quarter-final football match between Olympique de Marseille and Annecy at the Velodrome stadium in Marseille, southern France, on March 1, 2023. (Photo by NICOLAS TUCAT/AFP via Getty Images)

Goalscoring Arsenal loanee’s penalty saved in shock cup defeat

Nuno Tavares had another eventful evening for Marseille as they were eliminated from the Coupe de France by Ligue 2 side FC Annecy this week.
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 11: Albert Sambi Lokonga of Crystal Palace during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Brighton & Hove Albion at Selhurst Park on February 11, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Eddie Keogh/Getty Images)

3 players Arsenal could sell to fund summer business

Arsenal could look to sell three of their senior players to fund their incoming business this summer according to a report.
Marseille's Portuguese defender Nuno Tavares celebrates after scoring a goal during the French L1 football match between Olympique de Marseille and Toulouse FC at the Velodrome stadium in Marseille on December 29, 2022. (Photo by NICOLAS TUCAT/AFP via Getty Images)

Nuno Tavares Marseille’s 2nd highest scorer after setting goal

After making an impressive start to life at Marseille, Nuno Tavares has set himself a major challenge - to become a goal scoring defender - and he's doing it.
Marseille's Portuguese defender Nuno Tavares celebrates after scoring a goal during the French L1 football match between Olympique de Marseille and Toulouse FC at the Velodrome stadium in Marseille on December 29, 2022. (Photo by NICOLAS TUCAT/AFP via Getty Images)

“I can’t say much more” Nuno Tavares on his future

Nuno Tavares, who is currently on loan at Marseille from Arsenal, has confirmed that he will be returning to the London club once his loan spell is over.
Marseille's Portuguese defender Nuno Tavares celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the French L1 football match between Stade Brestois 29 (Brest) and Olympique de Marseille (OM) at Stade Francis-Le Ble in Brest, western France on August 14, 2022. (Photo by FRED TANNEAU / AFP)

Nuno Tavares hailed as indispensable to Marseille

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.
Marseille's Portuguese defender Nuno Tavares (C) celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the French L1 football match between Toulouse FC and Olympique Marseille (OM) at The TFC Stadium in Toulouse, southwestern France, on February 19, 2023. (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU/AFP via Getty Images)

Nuno Tavares scores 6th goal of the season

Arsenal loanee Nuno Tavares scored what turned out to be the winning goal for Marseille against Toulouse on Sunday night.
Marseille's Portuguese defender Nuno Tavares reacts during the French L1 football match between Olympique Marseille (OM) and Stade Rennais FC (Rennes) at Stade Velodrome in Marseille, southern France on September 18, 2022. (Photo by Nicolas TUCAT / AFP) (Photo by NICOLAS TUCAT/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal loanee suffers injury

Marseille pulled off a shock cup win over Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday, but Nuno Tavares was absent through injury.
Montpellier's French defender Christopher Jullien (L) and Marseille's Portuguese defender Nuno Tavares (C) argue during the French L1 football match between Montpellier Herault SC and Olympique Marseille (OM) at Stade de la Mosson in Montpellier, southern France on January 2, 2023. (Photo by PASCAL GUYOT/AFP via Getty Images)

A goal, a red card, & a fine: Arsenal loanee’s dramatic day

Nuno Tavares is set to receive a fine and a suspension with Marseille, despite helping them to a win with a goal away to Montpellier on Monday.
Marseille's Portuguese defender Nuno Tavares celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the French L1 football match between Stade Brestois 29 (Brest) and Olympique de Marseille (OM) at Stade Francis-Le Ble in Brest, western France on August 14, 2022. (Photo by FRED TANNEAU / AFP)

Juventus want Arsenal 22yo loan cancelled

Juventus reportedly want Nuno Tavares to replace Alex Sandro who will leave the club in the summer and could even push to sign him in January.

2 Arsenal first-team players receive international u21 call-up

Though they missed out on the World Cup squad, Fabio Vieira and Nuno Tavares are set to be involved with Portugal at u21 level next week.
Cedric Soares playing for Arsenal (Photo via Arsenal Academy on Twitter)

4 more Arsenal players miss out on World Cup squads

Despite the good news about the Arsenal England call-ups for the World Cup, the rest of the squad announcements on Thursday weren't so positive.
Marseille's Portuguese defender Nuno Tavares celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the French L1 football match between Stade Brestois 29 (Brest) and Olympique de Marseille (OM) at Stade Francis-Le Ble in Brest, western France on August 14, 2022. (Photo by FRED TANNEAU / AFP)

Nuno Tavares hammered in local media

The shine seems to have well and truly wore off Nuno Tavares impressive start at Marseille with a number of outlets criticising the Arsenal loanee after his latest display.

3 Arsenal players make preliminary Portugal World Cup squad

Three Arsenal players have been named in the preliminary Portugal squad list for the World Cup, but it seems unlikely they'll make the final squad in Qatar.
Marseille's Portuguese defender Nuno Tavares celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the French L1 football match between Stade Brestois 29 (Brest) and Olympique de Marseille (OM) at Stade Francis-Le Ble in Brest, western France on August 14, 2022. (Photo by FRED TANNEAU / AFP)

Nuno Tavares feeling ‘great’ after receiving ‘essential’ support

Nuno Tavares is really enjoying his time on loan with Marseille as the Arsenal man finds his feet after receiving 'essential' support.
Marseille's Portuguese defender Nuno Tavares reacts during the French L1 football match between Olympique Marseille (OM) and Stade Rennais FC (Rennes) at Stade Velodrome in Marseille, southern France on September 18, 2022. (Photo by Nicolas TUCAT / AFP) (Photo by NICOLAS TUCAT/AFP via Getty Images)

Nuno Tavares can become “one of the best in the world”

Nuno Tavares is following in William Saliba's Marseille footsteps by impressing while also enjoying his time there but will his loan spell result in an Arsenal return or exit as he's tipped to become one of the best in his position?
Marseille's Portuguese defender Nuno Tavares celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the French L1 football match between Stade Brestois 29 (Brest) and Olympique de Marseille (OM) at Stade Francis-Le Ble in Brest, western France on August 14, 2022. (Photo by FRED TANNEAU / AFP)

Nuno Tavares suspended

Arsenal loanee Nuno Tavares has been suspended for an accumulation of yellow cards and will miss Marseille's next game against Angers on Friday night.
Marseille's Portuguese defender Nuno Tavares controls the ball during the friendly football match between Olympique de Marseille (OM) and AC Milan at the Orange Velodrome Stadium in Marseille, southern France, on July 31, 2022. (Photo by SYLVAIN THOMAS/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal loanee wins Player of the Month with Ligue 1 club

Arsenal loanee Nuno Tavares has been named Marseille's Player of the Month for August after his strong early form with the Ligue 1 club.
Marseille's Portuguese defender Nuno Tavares celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the French L1 football match between Stade Brestois 29 (Brest) and Olympique de Marseille (OM) at Stade Francis-Le Ble in Brest, western France on August 14, 2022. (Photo by FRED TANNEAU / AFP)

Nuno Tavares: I wanted an option, Arsenal said no

Nuno Tavares has given an interview in France in which he claims he wanted an option so Marseille could buy him but Arsenal refused.
Nice's new recruit Ivorian forward Nicolas Pepe is presented during the UEFA Conference League play-off second leg football match between OGC Nice and Maccabi Tel-Aviv FC at the Allianz Riviera stadium in Nice on August 25, 2022. - Nice's new recrue Pepe (Photo by Valery HACHE / AFP) (Photo by VALERY HACHE/AFP via Getty Images)

New boss criticises Nicolas Pepe as Nuno Tavares scores again for Marseille

Nicolas Pepe got his Nice debut on Sunday and his new manager was not that impressed with what he saw from the Arsenal man.
Marseille's Portuguese defender Nuno Tavares (C) celebrates after scoring a goal during the French L1 football match between OGC Nice and Olympique Marseille (OM) at the Allianz Riviera Stadium in Nice, south-eastern France, on August 28, 2022. (Photo by VALERY HACHE/AFP via Getty Images)

Ligue 1 Arsenal loanee stars with 3rd goal in 4 games

Nuno Tavares scored and was highly praised for his performance for Marseille on Sunday, facing OGC Nice debutant and fellow Arsenal loanee Nicolas Pepe.
Nice's new recruit Ivorian forward Nicolas Pepe is presented during the UEFA Conference League play-off second leg football match between OGC Nice and Maccabi Tel-Aviv FC at the Allianz Riviera stadium in Nice on August 25, 2022. - Nice's new recrue Pepe (Photo by Valery HACHE / AFP) (Photo by VALERY HACHE/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal reunion with 6 players to feature in Nice vs Marseille

Nice play Marseille on Sunday with a 2pm kick-off at the Allianz Riviera and it might be a match Arsenal fans want to tune in to with six players on show that we are more than a little familiar with.
Marseille's Portuguese defender Nuno Tavares controls the ball during the friendly football match between Olympique de Marseille (OM) and AC Milan at the Orange Velodrome Stadium in Marseille, southern France, on July 31, 2022. (Photo by SYLVAIN THOMAS/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal loanee makes Ligue 1 Team of the Week on debut

Nuno Tavares has made it into the first Ligue 1 Team of the Week for this season, following his impressive debut for Marseille.
Marseille's Portuguese midfielder Nuno Tavares (C) heads the ball during the French L1 football match between Olympique de Marseille (OM) and Stade de Reims at the Stade Velodrome in Marseille, southeastern France, on August 7, 2022. (Photo by PASCAL GUYOT/AFP via Getty Images)

3 goals, 1 clean sheet, 6 debuts: Arsenal weekend loan roundup

Three Arsenal loanees scored and Arthur Okonkwo kept a clean sheet in a positive weekend overall for the Gunners' loan army.
Marseille's Portuguese defender Nuno Tavares controls the ball during the friendly football match between Olympique de Marseille (OM) and AC Milan at the Orange Velodrome Stadium in Marseille, southern France, on July 31, 2022. (Photo by SYLVAIN THOMAS/AFP via Getty Images)

Nuno Tavares causes chaos on debut but ‘excited’ for Champions League football

Nuno Tavares is 'excited' and 'happy' to be on loan at Marseille, and admits the chance to play in the Champions League attracted him.
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - JULY 16: Nuno Tavares #20 of Arsenal in action during a preseason friendly against the Evertonat M&T Bank Stadium on July 16, 2022 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

After month of talks, Nuno Tavares completes Marseille move

Nuno Tavares has completed his move on loan to Marseille and is set to play in Ligue 1 next season in a deal that has been more than a month in the making.
BURNLEY, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 18: Nuno Tavares of Arsenal arrives at the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Burnley and Arsenal at Turf Moor on September 18, 2021 in Burnley, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

Arsenal player arriving in France for medical this morning

Nuno Tavares is arriving in Marseille this morning for a medical ahead of a season-long loan move, according to a report.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 02: Emile Smith Rowe of Arsenal celebrates with Nuno Tavares after scoring their side's first goal during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Arsenal at Old Trafford on December 02, 2021 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Marseille take over Tavares loan after Atalanta collapse

Nuno Tavares' loan move to Atalanta has collapsed at the final stage, with Marseille taking over the deal and feeling optimistic.