Nuno Tavares nears transfer from Lazio to Porto

Lazio defender Nuno Tavares is nearing a transfer to FC Porto as the Italian club looks to restructure its squad. The Portuguese full-back has reportedly fallen out of favor with manager Gennaro Gattuso, evidenced by his recent exclusion from the Coppa Italia match against Mantova.

Negotiations between the two clubs are reportedly in an advanced stage. While AC Milan has previously been linked to the player, Porto appears to be the most likely destination. The move comes as Lazio seeks to reduce its squad size, particularly in the left-back position, following the arrival of Alfonso Pedraza.

Adding to the transfer speculation, Tavares has deleted all social media posts related to Lazio from his Instagram account, a move interpreted by observers as a sign of dissatisfaction or a signal to potential suitors.