Thoughts turn to Nuno Tavares – BVB enquire about left-back | OneFootball

The left defensive side of Borussia Dortmund is likely to undergo a change in the not-too-distant future. While Daniel Svensson remains firmly in the club’s plans and regular right-back Julian Ryerson, as seen on Tuesday in the 3-0 win against Werder Bremen, is always an option, a fresh look can be expected for this position in the summer.

Ramy Bensebaini has already featured more frequently in a back three during the current season and also played the entire Africa Cup of Nations with Algeria as a central defender. The experienced player is likely to be used in a more central role in the future as well, while Almugera Kabar is expected to try his luck elsewhere in the Bundesliga. According to Ruhr Nachrichten, the 2023 U17 World Cup winner’s long-rumored move to Hamburger SV is drawing closer, with VfL Wolfsburg also reportedly showing interest.

On the other hand, Dortmund’s efforts to sign Brazilian Kauã Prates have progressed. Although initial negotiations with his club Cruzeiro Belo Horizonte were unsuccessful, BVB is said to have already reached an agreement with the 17-year-old himself, making a move to Dortmund only a matter of time.

Nuno Tavares no longer a regular starter at Lazio

Kauã Prates is not the only left-back BVB is targeting. According to the portal fussballeuropa.com, Borussia has also inquired about Nuno Tavares, who has recently lost his starting spot at Lazio Rome. The 25-year-old, who has so far made three senior appearances for Portugal, needs regular playing time to recommend himself for the 2026 World Cup and is therefore open to a short-term move in the winter.

Lazio Rome is also said to be open to discussions and would accept a loan deal with a purchase option. Besiktas Istanbul has shown interest so far, but the Turkish club has not made a concrete move yet. The same applies to BVB, which has not yet made contact but has only sought to learn about the general conditions of a potential transfer. Whether anything more will come of this remains quite doubtful at the moment.

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