Arsenal to sign Nicolas Tagliafico from Ajax in £20m deal

Arsenal to sign Nicolas Tagliafico from Ajax in £20m deal

Arsenal are purportedly weighing up a summer move for Ajax left-back Nicolas Tagliafico.

The 27-year-old as of late indicated that he leave could the Ajax during this present summer’s transfer window, and Barcelona have been emphatically connected with a potential move recently.

Notwithstanding, as indicated by The Sun, Arsenal are likewise in the chase for the Argentina International, with the Gunners weighing up a £20m swoop during this present summer’s transfer window.

The report guarantees that Mikel Arteta is resolved to bring another left-back to the Emirates Stadium this summer to permit Bukayo Saka to return to attacking role for the club next season.

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Tagliafico is supposedly ‘open’ to joining the Premier League outfit this summer, while Ajax CEO Edwin van der Sar as of late implied that the South American would be permitted to leave at the correct fee.

The ex-Banfield talented youngster has contributed 12 goals and 15 assists in 99 appearances for his Dutch club since joining the club from Independiente in January 2018.