{"id":627586,"date":"2023-08-29T14:36:22","date_gmt":"2023-08-29T18:36:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/?p=627586"},"modified":"2023-08-29T14:36:22","modified_gmt":"2023-08-29T18:36:22","slug":"arsenal-nottingham-forest-nuno-tavares-transfer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2023\/08\/29\/arsenal-nottingham-forest-nuno-tavares-transfer\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Medical Tests Being Completed Today\u2019: Fabrizio Romano Drops Major Transfer Update as \u2018Exceptional\u2019 Star Now Nears Arsenal Exit"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/FabrizioRomano\/status\/1696569574106296459\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fabrizio Romano<\/a>, Arsenal have agreed to a deal with Nottingham Forest for the transfer of Nuno Tavares. The Portuguese defender will join the Premier League side on loan for the entirety of this season.<\/p>\n<h2>Nuno Tavares to Join Nottingham Forest on Loan<\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Nuno Tavares to Nottingham Forest, here we go! Deal agreed with Arsenal on loan until June 2024 \ud83d\udea8\ud83d\udd34\ud83c\udf33 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/NFFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#NFFC<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Understand loan fee will be bit higher than \u00a31m plus \u00a312m buy option.<\/p>\n<p>Medical tests being completed today, new left back for Forest + Murillo deal done since Friday. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/XLZPvkczUL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/XLZPvkczUL<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/FabrizioRomano\/status\/1696569574106296459?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">August 29, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>Terms of the Loan Deal<\/h3>\n<p>As per the transfer insider, the loan fee for the &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.football.london\/arsenal-fc\/fixtures-results\/arsenal-press-conference-live-mikel-22095478\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">exceptional<\/a>&#8221; player will be a bit higher than \u00a31 million, signaling Forest&#8217;s commitment to securing his services for the upcoming season. Additionally, a \u00a312 million buy option is included in the agreement, providing the West Bridgford side with the option to make the move permanent if the player&#8217;s performances align with their expectations.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read More:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2023\/08\/29\/arsenal-rebuff-chelsea-approach-emile-smith-rowe\/\" target=\"_self\">\u2018Not Keen on Selling\u2019: Journalist Drops Welcome Arsenal Update as Club Rebuff Rivals\u2019 Initial Approach for \u2018Superb\u2019 Player<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The 23-year-old spent last season on loan at Ligue 1 side Marseille, where he impressed one and all with his attacking prowess. However, with the arrivals of Oleksandr Zinchenko and <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2023\/08\/14\/jurrien-timber-arsenal-long-term-injury\/\" target=\"_self\">Jurrien Timber<\/a>, he has fallen out of favor with Gunners manager Mikel Arteta.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Watch:\u00a0<\/strong>Will Arsenal Underperform Under Mikel Arteta This Season?<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Will Arsenal UNDERPERFORM This Season Under Mikel Arteta? - Premier League Predictions\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/GpBvap7uHAo?start=18&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3>Nuno Tavares\u2019 Arsenal Stint<\/h3>\n<p>During his time at North London, the former Benfica man showcased glimpses of his potential, but his playing time was limited by the presence of other defensive options. As a left-back, he possesses the ability to contribute effectively both defensively and offensively.<\/p>\n<p>His agility, speed, and willingness to overlap and provide width in the attack make him a dynamic asset down the flank.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read More:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2023\/08\/26\/arsenal-gabriel-jesus-injury-update\/\" target=\"_self\">\u2018Excellent News for Arsenal\u2019: Fabrizio Romano Gives Exciting Injury Update for Gunners Fans<\/a><\/p>\n<p>As Nuno Tavares prepares to join the Tricky Trees, his arrival should inject fresh energy and competition within the squad, pushing existing players to elevate their performances.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Featured Image: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/markhillary\/2541239872\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mark Hillary<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CC BY 2.0<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>According to Fabrizio Romano, Arsenal have agreed to a deal with Nottingham Forest for the transfer of Nuno Tavares. The Portuguese defender will join the Premier League side on loan for the entirety of this season. Nuno Tavares to Join Nottingham Forest on Loan Nuno Tavares to Nottingham Forest, here we go! 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