Following Matteo Guendouzi’s transfer to Fenerbahce, Lazio are now in negotiations to send Nuno Tavares to Besiktas, although the two clubs are currently negotiating over the €18 million asking price.
The Aquile have expressed their willingness to overhaul Maurizio Sarri’s squad this January to generate funds for new signings, having been unable to make changes after he succeeded Marco Baroni last summer.
Matteo Guendouzi celebrates his first goal for Fenerbahce (@Fenerbahce)
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Guendouzi transferred to Fenerbahce for €28 million plus €2 million in bonuses and made an exceptional debut, netting a goal in the Turkish Supercup against Galatasaray.
Nuno Tavares: Another Lazio Player Heading to Turkiye
ROME, ITALY – MAY 25: Santiago Pierotti of US Lecce challenges Nuno Tavares of Lazio during the Serie A match between SS Lazio and Lecce at Stadio Olimpico on May 25, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)
He could soon be joined in the Turkish Super Lig by Teammate Nuno Tavares, who has faced difficulties adapting to Sarri’s tactical approach and has a well-documented history of injuries.
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Sky Sports Switzerland reports that the former Arsenal player is eager for the move and anticipates that the two clubs will come to an agreement.
LaLazioSiamoNoi indicates that there is a notable €3 million discrepancy between Besiktas’s current offer and Lazio’s asking price of €18 million.
While Al-Ittihad has also shown interest in the Portuguese defender, it’s evident that his future at Lazio is uncertain.