Arsenal are reportedly gunning for £20m Ajax star Nicolas Tagliafico - with the left-back believed to open to a transfer this summer.
Tagliafico is one of the best players in his position throughout Europe, and was one of the stars of his side's impressive run to the Champions League semi-finals last season.
The 27-year-old Argentine has continued to catch this season, and has chipped in with his fair amount of goals from defence - having scored five as well as providing seven assists.
Now Tagliafico is believed to be looking for a new challenge, and is reportedly keen to test himself in the Premier League.
And Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is among those queuing up to secure his services, according to The Sun.
Tagliafico, who is also being monitored by Chelsea, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid, could be the answer to a problem the Gunners thought they had solved last summer when they signed left-back Kieran Tierney from Celtic.
Tierney, 22, managed 11 games for Arsenal this season, and his injury struggles have cast doubt over his long-term fitness.
A move for Tagliafico could also allow teenage prospect Bukayo Saka to move further forward to play in the more attacking position he was accustomed to during his time in the Gunners' youth ranks.
Saka scored three goals and laid on nine during an impressive breakthrough season for the Gunners, and could prove a more than useful attacking outlet if the North London club can persuade him to sign a new deal.
The 18-year-old is about to enter the final year of his contract with Arsenal, and his performances have earned him a host of suitors including Manchester United and Borussia Dortmund.
The Sun reports that the Gunners will offer Saka a huge pay rise, and are confident the England under-19 international will sign a new deal.
fuuaimruy
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Gud deal
Aizen8
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What was the whole point of buying tierney? 20 for him is a steal though.
SiboElPatrick
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Arsenal is the billboard for the transfer market. They should be paid for the nonsense
U’re totally true 👍🏽
kusbcknprt
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tagliafico will reject them..... arsenal should get kurjawa.
mdsojun
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good choice
bahbcemotz
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Arsenal is the billboard for the transfer market. They should be paid for the nonsense
huoopstu
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Arsenal need kurzuwa than this Tagliafico🐒🤘🤕
Sidharth20
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Tagliafico isn't needed ... Arsenal can probably sell Kolasinac for 15-20M and get Kurzawa on free transfer ...
Mesut104
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is Tierney saka and kolasinac a joke
nodbcepuy
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we don't need him
Criticaldamage
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If saka gets moved up as a left winger, this could be a good choice
Vueilru
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thank u
Jikbcdeino
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So far this transfer window Arsenal is chasing too many players , more than the cash available to spend,,,in some positions they're chasing two or more players,,,, For LB they're also after KURZAWA who's a free agent,,, Signing Tierney was a huge mistake by Arsenal was very evident from the start,,, PEPE was another signing Arsenal must be regretting,,, Now the club is in a fix trying to correct those mistakes,,, It looks like this time around we are likely to make better decisions,,, ALL the best for Mikel ARTETA,,,
Pepe could still turn out good, with inputs from a good psychologist.
Jikbcdeino
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we dont need a left back
He doesn't have to always play in the left back. 6 and 11 are also possible positions.
Jikbcdeino
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Barcelona, please kill your interest on him. Arsenal can manage Chelsea's.
jaseiorsuz
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Fake news everytime, how could we be chasing Tagliafico when we have 3 left back?
Zabaclmrsu
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we dont need a left back
?????....we need a freaking whole new team ....
muhammad9963
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arsenal in transfer market
MrMeeeeeee
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icardi should join arsenal because they have good arse
If that's what you're into snowflake 😂🤣
Tuucemr
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no , radical change is not solution and the club couldnt afford
vinaeiyz
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Barcelona and Chelsea must go in for that left back.
Ameerul24
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Dybala and Messi are friends , icardi should join RM , he's a snake, so he'd fit right in with them and their fans 🐍😂
icardi should join arsenal because they have good arse
MrMeeeeeee
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So far this transfer window Arsenal is chasing too many players , more than the cash available to spend,,,in some positions they're chasing two or more players,,,, For LB they're also after KURZAWA who's a free agent,,, Signing Tierney was a huge mistake by Arsenal was very evident from the start,,, PEPE was another signing Arsenal must be regretting,,, Now the club is in a fix trying to correct those mistakes,,, It looks like this time around we are likely to make better decisions,,, ALL the best for Mikel ARTETA,,,
Tierney and Pepe are mistakes 😒 and you Gibbs ( kurzawa) , I rest my case with with you
MrMeeeeeee
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Tagliafico is going to Barca , Messi is recruiting all young Loyal Argentine players to Barca , too bad Dybala and Icardi are not in his Good books 📚
Dybala and Messi are friends , icardi should join RM , he's a snake, so he'd fit right in with them and their fans 🐍😂
MrMeeeeeee
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that is miss manegment while Kurosawa is available free you have thierny as first choice ars need to straighten author eria than lb the center is our problems now I me that center back center Medfield center fw if auba and lava leave
Don't believe in everything that you read Mr miss management.
Zaoacdklyz
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Tagliafico is going to Barca , Messi is recruiting all young Loyal Argentine players to Barca , too bad Dybala and Icardi are not in his Good books 📚
He's on good terms with dybala's. Do you want him to bring dybala's to sit on the bench? where will dybala play?
jioenrtu
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Nelson is atm very average, so I'd prefer Saka to him at LW (also Nelson is more of a RW). As for LB, Kurzawa is more like Mustafi, flawed! I'd prefer Tierney/Tagliafico on a rotational basis and a left footed CB can play as LCB (though Mari isn't a PL grade starter even though he is left footed, but can be an excellent backup option for cover)- I'd prefer someone like Upamecano or Gabriel Magalhaes both of whom are left footed. As for RCB, Luiz can play one more year in rotation, helping Saliba to settle to the style of play in England (both of them have an excellent passing range). In RB, we need an attacking fullback like Bellerin when he is fit, or preferably Max Aarons from Norwich. Cedric is an average defender if you've seen him play for Southampton, but can be an excellent backup as he can play in both flanks. Also, Smith-Rowe or Orkun Kokcu can play in place of Maddison if given chance.
Tobiloba2390
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What about this
Sobbdimnr
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that is miss manegment while Kurosawa is available free you have thierny as first choice ars need to straighten author eria than lb the center is our problems now I me that center back center Medfield center fw if auba and lava leave
Wtf did I just read? Seriously spell one word right. Just one.
Mapbimstu
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that is miss manegment while Kurosawa is available free you have thierny as first choice ars need to straighten author eria than lb the center is our problems now I me that center back center Medfield center fw if auba and lava leave
Hayaeosuy
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we dont need a left back
Hasabklmry
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He is a great player, welcome Tag!!!
jioenrtu
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valvido12
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Tagliafico is going to Barca , Messi is recruiting all young Loyal Argentine players to Barca , too bad Dybala and Icardi are not in his Good books 📚
jioenrtu
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So far this transfer window Arsenal is chasing too many players , more than the cash available to spend,,,in some positions they're chasing two or more players,,,, For LB they're also after KURZAWA who's a free agent,,, Signing Tierney was a huge mistake by Arsenal was very evident from the start,,, PEPE was another signing Arsenal must be regretting,,, Now the club is in a fix trying to correct those mistakes,,, It looks like this time around we are likely to make better decisions,,, ALL the best for Mikel ARTETA,,,
Don't you think it's too early to put tge blame on Tierney and Pepe? Tierney struggled with injuries through the season and when fit, he was the first choice LB bombing down the left. As for Pepe, a player transitioning from one style of play to another and in a season where the whole team is struggling and went through 3 managers is a lot. Even then, he has bagged 4 goals and 6 assists. Sometimes as a fan, all we have to do is trust the players.
Sumu08
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Let's bring back Monreal also and make a team of LBs 😅
Banzlyngz
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why do we need to Many left back?
saycilmns
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So far this transfer window Arsenal is chasing too many players , more than the cash available to spend,,,in some positions they're chasing two or more players,,,, For LB they're also after KURZAWA who's a free agent,,, Signing Tierney was a huge mistake by Arsenal was very evident from the start,,, PEPE was another signing Arsenal must be regretting,,, Now the club is in a fix trying to correct those mistakes,,, It looks like this time around we are likely to make better decisions,,, ALL the best for Mikel ARTETA,,,
I wanted to say that if Sead gets sold I would support the signing of this Argentine so that the genius Saka can move forward to attacking positions. I wish we could also sign Grealish as well as swapping Lacazette with Partey from Athletical Madrid.
saycilmns
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So far this transfer window Arsenal is chasing too many players , more than the cash available to spend,,,in some positions they're chasing two or more players,,,, For LB they're also after KURZAWA who's a free agent,,, Signing Tierney was a huge mistake by Arsenal was very evident from the start,,, PEPE was another signing Arsenal must be regretting,,, Now the club is in a fix trying to correct those mistakes,,, It looks like this time around we are likely to make better decisions,,, ALL the best for Mikel ARTETA,,,
Mustafi is in fact a good Center Back. Only that he tends to be lazy when frustrated
davidlungu
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So far this transfer window Arsenal is chasing too many players , more than the cash available to spend,,,in some positions they're chasing two or more players,,,, For LB they're also after KURZAWA who's a free agent,,, Signing Tierney was a huge mistake by Arsenal was very evident from the start,,, PEPE was another signing Arsenal must be regretting,,, Now the club is in a fix trying to correct those mistakes,,, It looks like this time around we are likely to make better decisions,,, ALL the best for Mikel ARTETA,,,
cookie10
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Arsenal fc is so much in love with transfer market and will go all the way to negotiate with Manchester United.
Veybeinrz
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All Arsenal does is keep chasing players without concluding deals. Spare us all this chasing please
kasabklptz
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