Portuguese Nuno Tavares rejected an official offer from Russian club Zenit, preferring to postpone deciding his future amid the available offers during the current winter transfer window.

The player has become a candidate to leave Lazio in January, after receiving increased interest from several clubs looking to strengthen their left flank with a player who possesses physical strength and European experience.

According to reports, Al-Ittihad Jeddah has entered into direct competition with Turkish Besiktas to secure the services of Nuno Tavares, with both parties monitoring the player's situation in preparation to submit a suitable offer in the coming days.

The future of the Portuguese full-back is expected to become clear soon, as he desires to undertake a new experience that grants him a bigger role and regular participation in the upcoming phase.