Nicolas Tagliafico: Chelsea target showcases skills for Ajax
Barcelona are considering an approach for Ajax defender Nicolas Tagliafico, reports claim. Tagliafico has also been linked with Premier League clubs Chelsea, Everton and Leicester.
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Tagliafico joined Ajax from Independiente in January 2018 for just £3.6million.
The 27-year-old quickly settled into life in Amsterdam, scoring 12 goals and providing 15 assists in 99 appearances in all competitions.
But his exploits have attracted attention from abroad and the player himself has done little to dampen speculation.
"It's always been my goal to play in the best competitions, at a top club," Tagliafico told Argentinian radio station Continental in May.
"Ajax is an amazing club, but the Eredivisie is not an amazing competition. One should always have bigger dreams.
"I'm still working on my fitness. I need to be as fit as possible in case I’ll move to a new club. The pre-season will start in August, so two more months. But if I'll leave… it's still uncertain."
Tagliafico is considered a back up option for Chelsea, who are close to sealing a deal for first-choice target Ben Chilwell.
Leicester will need to replace their England international and Ajax's left-back is top of their shortlist of replacements.
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