Wilson Tavares: Chaves linked with move for Cape Verde striker from AC Malveira

Cape Verde centre-forward Wilson Tavares of AC Malveira is being linked with a move to Portuguese second-tier side Chaves, according to the latest transfer listings in Portugal.

The 24-year-old, a 1.92m left-footed striker, is currently on the books of Malveira in Campeonato de Portugal Serie C, with the speculation placing him on the radar of the Liga Portugal 2 club as they assess attacking options. The reported probability of the transfer is listed only as ?, underlining that talks, if any, are at an early and uncertain stage.

Tavares market value on Transfermarkt is currently recorded as none, adding an extra layer of intrigue to any potential deal, with no clear fee benchmarked for the forward. With no contract expiry date publicly available at Malveira, there is also external speculation that his status could allow for significant room in negotiations, including scenarios often associated with free agent-type moves if contractual terms are short or flexible, though no such arrangement has been confirmed.

Born on 12 February 2002, Tavares has followed a steady development path through Cape Verde and Portugal. He left Boavista Praia FC in Cape Verde for CF Estrela Amadora B in July 2024, before switching to Malveira on 1 July 2025 as part of the 2025-26 campaign. That progression has seen him move from domestic Cape Verdean football into the Portuguese pyramid, where he has been operating as a central striker.

Recent match data and detailed performance statistics from this season have not been publicly specified in the current reports, and no individual game including opponent, date, scoreline or personal contribution has been highlighted in the rumour listing that links him with Chaves.

Primarily used as an outandout centre-forward, Tavares profile as a tall, aerially capable attacker could appeal to a Chaves side competing in a demanding Liga Portugal 2 schedule. If a move were to materialise, it would mark the biggest step of his career so far, giving the Cape Verdean an opportunity to test himself at a higher professional level and potentially reshape how he is viewed within the Portuguese game.