Arsenal’s Nuno Tavares wanted by Brighton in shock transfer as they join Atalanta in race after Marseille deal collapses.

 Arsenal’s Nuno Tavares wanted by Brighton in shock transfer as they join Atalanta in race after Marseille deal collapses.

BRIGHTON have joined the race to sign Nuno Tavares, according to reports.

But the Seagulls face strong competition for the Arsenal left-back.

It is understood Graham Potter's side have reached out to the Gunners asking for the potential conditions for a deal.

Marseille were looking on course to complete a deal for the 22-year-old, who joined Arsenal on a four-year deal in 2021 for £7million from Benfica.

However, talks are over meaning that potential deal has collapsed.

Atalanta, though, are said to be in pole position for Tavares.

They want to take the Portuguese ace on loan for the season and negotiations remain ongoing.

However, should Brighton come out on top, it could be the second side of a transfer triangle completed.

And his versatility, including at left-back, makes Tavares, who made 22 Premier League appearances including 13 starts last season, surplus to requirements at the Emirates.

City are on the hunt for a replacement left-back of their own - and are targeting Brighton ace Marc Cucurella.