Nuno Tavares Shines on Loan at Lazio

Nuno Tavares has rejuvenated his career at Lazio after leaving Arsenal, where he struggled to make an impact. Since joining on loan, he has recorded seven assists in Serie A, making him the league's highest assist-provider and earning praise from Lazio president Claudio Lotito, who declared he wouldn't sell Tavares for €70 million, highlighting the fierce competition they faced to secure him. Meanwhile, Sambi Lokonga is on loan at Sevilla, where he has begun to find form after battling injuries; he registered his first assist in a recent win and has the support of his manager, who expressed confidence in Lokonga's abilities. Sevilla has the option to buy Lokonga for €10 million if his performances continue to impress. Both players exemplify Arsenal's mixed outcomes in player development, as they thrive post-departure while the club remains well-stocked in their respective positions.