The Truth Behind Tavares, Nico Williams & What Arsenal Are Really Planning
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🟧 THE INSIDE EDGE
Edition #1 — Wednesday 14 May
No fluff. No clickbait. Just real football info, straight from the source.
🔥 TOP 3 TRANSFER NUGGETS
🇵🇹 Nuno Tavares to Lazio
Arsenal and Lazio are finalising a deal worth around €7–8m for Nuno Tavares — but here’s the twist:
Lazio could look to flip him immediately for profit. With Arsenal holding a 25% sell-on clause, they’ll be watching closely.
Tavares has quietly impressed this season with 8 assists in 21 Serie A appearances.
🇧🇷 Rodrygo to London?
Arsenal remain one of the most active clubs monitoring Real Madrid star Rodrygo. The Gunners are closely following developments ahead of the summer window, with movement possible depending on Madrid’s incoming business.
🧤 Goalkeeper Watch: Patrick Schulte
Manchester United and Arsenal are tracking Columbus Crew’s Patrick Schulte, who has emerged as a legitimate option for several Premier League sides.
The 23-year-old U.S. international helped lead his club to the MLS Cup and earned his first senior cap in January.
Arsenal still prefer Joan Garcia, but concerns over Espanyol’s asking price have opened the door for alternatives — and Schulte is firmly on the list.
🧠 WHAT YOU’RE NOT BEING TOLD
The headlines are full of striker rumours — but behind the scenes, Arsenal are actively exploring winger options.
Their top target? Nico Williams. Sources say sporting director Andrea Berta has already met with the player’s agent Felix Tainta to discuss a potential move.
And keep an eye on 15-year-old Max Dowman, who’s set to get a chance to impress in pre-season.
📌 WATCHLIST: 3 NAMES YOU NEED TO KNOW
Franco Mastantuono (River Plate) – 17-year-old midfield talent attracting attention from top clubs across Europe, including Manchester United and Chelsea.
Juma Bah (Lens) – On loan from Manchester City, the teenage defender is widely regarded as one of the next big things at the back.
Victor Froholdt (FC Copenhagen) – Danish central midfielder drawing interest from Bayer Leverkusen and Brighton after a breakout season.
🤐 OFF THE RECORD
Zlatan Ibrahimović has been quietly approached about a potential role with a new Italian club ownership group, separate from his current advisory duties at AC Milan and RedBird Capital.
Still early — but it’s one to watch.