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title: "Arsenal linked with Nicolas Tagliafico"
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author: "Luke Osman"
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published: "2018-10-23T17:23:22Z"
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# Arsenal linked with Nicolas Tagliafico

Arsenal have been linked with a move for Ajax defender Nicolas Tagliafico.

According to claims from Italian news outlet [Calciomercato](https://www.calciomercato.com/news/arsenal-piace-un-giocatore-dell-ajax-15279), the Gunners have identified the Argentina international as a defensive target.

Tagliafico enjoyed an impressive season in the Eredivisie with Ajax last term and went on to feature for Argentina in their underwhelming World Cup campaign in Russia.

![Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images Sport](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/1036058772.jpg)

Arsenal are already well-stocked in the left-back department, with Nacho Monreal and Sead Kolasinac at Unai Emery’s disposal. Ainsley Maitland-Niles has also operated on the left-hand side of defence in previous times.

However, with Kolasinac continuing to struggle with injury problems, it seems Arsenal could make a move for a new left-back in January, with Tagliafico the latest name to be touted with a move to the Emirates.

Tagliafico, 26, has made seven appearances in the top-flight of Dutch football this season and has also netted two goals from as many starts in the Champions League for Ajax.