Milan and Lazio could swap unwanted defenders Tomori and Nuno Tavares
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AC Milan and Lazio are reportedly in talks over a swap deal involving Fikayo Tomori and Nuno Tavares, both surplus to requirements at their current clubs.
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Attributed to original sourceFikayo Tomori is no longer part of the project under Ruben Amorim at Milan, whilst Lazio could seek to sell Nuno Tavares before the close of the summer transfer window, and the latest reports claim that there could be a potential swap deal on the cards between the two clubs.
Could Milan and Lazio swap Tomori and Tavares? Earlier this week, it emerged that a list of players, including Tomori and the likes of Christopher Nkunku and Youssouf Fofana are now considered surplus to requirements by Amorim , who was appointed as the new Rossoneri head coach exactly one month ago today.
Tomori is into the final year of his contract with Milan, expiring on June 30, 2027, and according to reports from Calciomercato.com , he is currently valued in the region of €20m, potentially slightly lower.
LONDON, ENGLAND – MARCH 27: Fikayo Tomori of England looks on during the warm up prior to the international friendly match between England and Uruguay at Wembley Stadium on March 27, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images) A similar fee has been cited for Lazio left-back Tavares, who has been ‘proposed’ to several sides this summer, including Milan, as he seeks a move away from the Stadio Olimpico.
ROME, ITALY – MARCH 15: Nuno Tavares of SS Lazio compete for the ball with Fikayo Tomori of AC MIlan during the Serie A match between SS Lazio and AC Milan at Stadio Olimpico on March 15, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Marco Rosi – SS Lazio/Getty Images) The Rossoneri are reportedly keen to add another full-back to their ranks, especially if Pervis Estupinan is allowed to leave before the end of the window.
Italian outlet La Repubblica claims that the two clubs have discussed both Tomori and Tavares over the last few hours and suggests that if there is a willingness from both sides, this could potentially turn into a negotiation for a rare swap deal, or potentially a player-plus-cash deal.
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What happened
AC Milan and Lazio are exploring a potential swap deal for defenders Fikayo Tomori and Nuno Tavares. Tomori has fallen out of favor at Milan and is not part of the club's plans, while Nuno Tavares, currently on loan at Lazio from Nottingham Forest (having previously been at Arsenal), has also struggled to establish himself. The exchange would allow both Serie A clubs to offload unwanted players while addressing defensive needs. No official confirmation has been given, and negotiations are still in preliminary stages.
Chance analysis
A swap deal for two out-of-favor defenders suggests both clubs are prioritizing squad reshaping within financial constraints. Tomori's departure would further reduce Milan's English contingent and open a defensive slot, while losing Tavares would push Lazio to seek alternative left-back options. The market relevance is moderate — these are rotation-level defenders, not starters, so impact on upcoming match predictions is limited but could affect depth and tactical flexibility.
If completed, Milan would lose a rotational center-back and Lazio would lose their loan left-back, marginally weakening defensive depth for both sides while freeing wages and registration slots.
Monitor whether the swap materializes; if it does, expect both clubs to adjust defensive depth charts in Serie A projections.