Atalanta have hit a roadblock in the race to sign Nuno Tavares this summer, with Arsenal reluctant to accept the Italian side's latest demand. The 22-year-old defender has been heavily linked with an exit from the Emirates Stadium after falling out of favour under Mikel Arteta.
Tavares, who only arrived in north London 12 months ago from Benfica, started just 13 times for the Gunners in the Premier League last season. And, despite a mixed bag of performances, the former Portugal youth international has courted the attention of several top-flight European clubs - one of whom is Atalanta.
It's said that Gian Piero Gasperini's side have reached an agreement in principle with Tavares' entourage for a loan deal. However, according to Lucas Bendoni of Di Marzio, Atalanta have not yet reached an agreement with Arsenal, with the Gunners eager to welcome the defender back at the end of the season.
