✍️ OFFICIAL Nuno Tavares (Out)

[MikelHadADream]

A loan to Italian would actually be very good for him I think. Not going to expect him to completely learn the art of defending, but you'd him that that side of his game matures a lot there.

Hes got the raw tools, elite athlete and seems to have confidence in himself. Just isn't ready to be playing for a club like Arsenal at the minute.

 

[The_Playmaker]

That's fair, mostly me making assumptions tbh. He's was trusted for big games throughout the season with Bologna, but I didn't realise he played wingback. I actually checked both of their numbers and you're right, at a surface level at least Tavares looks much more impressive, even defensively.

I don't particularly see full back as our biggest priority and wouldn't mind Nuno being given another chance. Arteta is pretty hardcore though...

He just needs to coach him. It is mostly positional on and off the ball, but 1v1 he isn't getting beaten. Hickey just looks average to me especially for 20 million euros.

 

[BIoodBrother]

Hes weakest attribute aint defending or positioning, its his rawness, he can cost you thru stupidity, thru adrenaline rushes, shots from distance, dribblings bc of ego, tacklings bc of impatience, all like a streetkid. He wasnt ready but has potential as everyone to overcome that. Let Mourinho or better still Felix Magath have him for a season

 

[AbouCuéllar]

I've been fairly critical of him at times but what's the point in loaning him out to an Italian club with an option to buy?

I look at Theo Hernández a bit as a reference here.

Player who looked very similarly out of his depth in La Liga at Madrid at a similar age, with similar beastly athletic qualities and interesting technical qualities, went to Italy and really found his feet.

Sometimes these types of players just need to play week in and week out and mature naturally at a less exigent level. The talent is there.

If Madrid had loaned Theo with years on his contract to Milan instead of sold him for €20m they'd be looking at double that value in the market or more--or perhaps have considered bringing him back into the team--so I definitely see the point in loaning him a season to let him develop, he's not an uninteresting asset.

 

[Barry]

Hickey just looks average to me especially for 20 million euros.

Yeah after a second look I don't see too much special about him either. Happy to keep an open mind if he comes but wouldn't be my preferred choice either

 

[Jasard]

I wouldnt say he's better, but Nuno has a lot going for him in a PL sense because he can drible at speed and is an athletic player.

That alone gives managers a lot to work with.

Feel that his biggest issues are surely mental, he just checked out of games when he made a mistake.

Regardless of how his career pans out, I do feel he could still be a player for someone.

How is Cohen Bramall doing anyways?

 

[El Duderino]

How is Cohen Bramall doing anyways?

He left us a while ago, no? Was brought in just so we could have bodies in the U23s or something if I remember correctly.

Never a good athlete, though.

 

[Heavy Duty Rom]

Like it or not, this guy is better than Hickey. This would be like the Guendouzi/Lokonga situation all over again.

 

[MutableEarth]

How is Cohen Bramall doing anyways?

Starts for Lincoln City

 

[MutableEarth]

I always thought he'd be a flip signing and - not to suck my own **** or anything - it looks like I was right .

FWIW I like the player, flaws and all, but as much as I thought he had big potential through all the rawness and bad decisions, I also never thought he'd be at Arsenal long term. That we may make a decent profit on him is a good shout and something I thought would happen anyway.

 

[Entropics]

Regardless of italian teams ignoring the option 40m is hilarious

We should be begging them to take Tavares off our books

 

[Mrs Bergkamp]

I actually wouldn't mind this especially if they ironed out his shortcomings.

 

[Multipass]

i don’t think we need to send nuno out for development. There’s enough games (and subs) this season for him to get time here without . If we are bringing in a more reliable LB now then may as well just sell instead of waiting his time.

 

[ArsenalInMyHeart]

Tavares OUT=> L.Martinez IN

 

[Yousif Arsenal]

Tavares OUT=> L.Martinez IN

i think we open to sell and loan if we get good bid but look leaning more towards loan he still has future here if he improve defensively

 

[Sanchez11]

No obligation?

 

[Yousif Arsenal]

Also OM DOF look can't negotiate if it's not Arsenal or Roma lol.

 

[Yousif Arsenal]

No obligation?

if obligation we'll put close to 30M euros sound alot but that what we doing teams will not accept these demands.

 

[Jasard]

i think we open to sell and loan if we get good bid but look leaning more towards loan he still has future here if he improve defensively

Really doubt he has a future here. Neither the coach or fans have the patience for it

 

[Sanchez11]

if obligation we'll put close to 30M euros sound alot but that what we doing teams will not accept these demands.

20m at this point is good business.