Nicolas Tagliafico
Leeds will strike gold if Bielsa can land 28-cap int’l this summer, club could sell him – SL View
Ajax chief Marc Overmars recently gave a hint about their summer transfer plans. The Dutch giants have once again asserted their domestic dominance by securing a league and cup double. However, due to the pandemic, clubs worldwide are struggling financially, and Ajax are no exception to such a situation. Ajax have sold the likes of Hakim Ziyech, Matthijs de Ligt and Frenkie De Jong in recent years, and Overmars has hinted that two more first-team stars could leave this summer. Speaking to Dutch magazine Voetbal International (via the Express), Overmars said: “A departure for Nicolas Tagliafico and David Neres would not be illogical.” Leeds United should take a keen interest if Tagliafico is made available. Phil Hay, the Athletic journalist, claimed l...
Marcelo Bielsa plotting a summer move for 28-cap int’l to sort out his defence
Leeds United are interested in signing Ajax defender Nicolas Tagliafico this summer. According to the Mirror, Marcelo Bielsa wants to sign a quality left-back and has identified the Argentine as a potential target. Ezgjan Alioski and Stuart Dallas have played the left-back position for Leeds this season, but neither have been outstanding in the role. Alioski will be a free agent at the end of this season, and the Whites must look to bring in a quality replacement this summer. SL View: Bielsa must look to improve Leeds defensively this summer The 28-year-old has done well in the Dutch League and has the ability to succeed in English football. The defender has a contract with the Dutch outfit until the summer of 2023, but the Premier League side will hope to convince Ajax to sell him fo...
Report: £20m player open to Arsenal move, Chelsea wanted him in the past
According to The Sun, Nicolas Tagliafico is open to leaving Ajax for Arsenal in the summer transfer window, with Chelsea among the clubs interested in the left-back in the past. It has been reported by the British tabloid that Arsenal are interested in signing the 27-year-old from Dutch club Ajax in a £20 million deal. The report has claimed that Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta wants a new left-back this summer so that Bukayo Saka can be deployed further forward. It has been further claimed that in past seasons, Chelsea, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid have watched Tagliafico in action. Stats Tagliafico has been on the books of Ajax since 2018 and has established himself as an important player for the Eredivisie outfit. According to WhoScored, the 27-year-old scored two goals and provided fo...
