Nuno Tavares’ potential destinations this summer – ranked

Nuno Tavares could be on the move this summer with several teams said to be interested in the young full-back, but which team would provide the best environment for the player to flourish?

Arsenal’s summer transfer window is starting to heat up. Having already acquired Fabio Vieira from FC Porto, the Gunners are in the latter stages of finalising a deal for Manchester City forward Gabriel Jesus and are reportedly readying a second bid for Leeds winger Raphinha.

There have been so many rumours and reports of players coming in, but next to none of players leaving the Emirates. Until now. With Arsenal thought to be strongly interested in versatile Ajax defender Lisandro Martinez, the immediate future of Nuno Tavares is unclear.

Nuno Tavares’ potential destinations – ranked

Over the last couple of days, various reports have said that three clubs in Marseille, Atalanta, and Real Sociedad have all made inquiries for the 22-year-old. So, out of those three teams, which would present the best option for Tavares?

3. Real Sociedad

The Spanish side would be an okay situation for Tavares to walk into. The club finished sixth in La Liga last season.

Diego Rico and Aihen Muñoz shared left-back duties as former Gunner Nacho Monreal was injured. The Spanish style could suit Tavares as his desire to get forward would be well utilised with the likes of Alexander Isak and David Silva feeding of his impressing forays forward.

As Real Sociedad finished sixth, defensively, they were really good. Only three teams conceded fewer goals in La Liga last season. Having a great defensive setup for Tavares to learn off would be superb for his development.

A potential caveat, though, will be his game time – or lack thereof. With Rico and Muñoz the preferred pair, could the Portuguese full-back be the starter over the duo? As we know, game time is important for any young player and this won’t be guaranteed if he was to arrive in San Sebastian.

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