Reports: Arsenal and Madrid clubs chasing Ajax's superstar fullback 

Several clubs are linked with this young talented fullback
Several clubs are linked with this young talented fullback

What's the story?

In the next summer, Ajax management would feel the pressure as a few talented youngsters are likely to leave the club following a few delicious rumours.

According to the English outlet ESPN, Ajax's talented fullback Nicolás Tagliafico has been linked with a few legendary clubs like Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid and Arsenal.

In case you didn't know

Nicolas Tagliafico is a proven Argentinian left-back who joined Ajax from Argentinian side Independiente in 2017. He also represented Argentina in 2018 FIFA World Cup.

This season Tagliafico has made 18 appearances whole managed to score 1 goal. He also has 3 assists beside his name. His overlapping intention and speed have made him one of the most talented fullbacks out there in Champions League 2018-19.

Heart of the matter

Tagliafico played a sensational game against Real Madrid a few weeks ago in the Champions League round of 16. After watching that kind of tremendous performance, it is expected that Real Madrid could go the fullbacks in the next transfer window if Madrid's superstar Marcelo joins Juventus in the upcoming transfer market. It would a suitable replacement for the Brazilian.

On the other hand, the same reports have also claimed that Atletico Madrid could launch 26 years old fullback as their regular attendant, Filipe Luis is getting older day by day. He could be a replacement for 33-year-old Atletico servant.

Arsenal also have an eye on Tagliafico for a while now. They have only one left-back (Sead Kolasinac) in their whole squad. Nacho Monreal is older enough to serve for that position. Tagluafico has those speedy feet which could help him to succeed on the Premier League soil.

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Rumour probability: 6/10

Frenkie De Jong will join Barcelona in the next summer while their another defensive fellow De Ligt is also linked with a few clubs. In this situation, it is not going to be an easy one to convenience Tagliafico.

What's next?

Ajax will face Real Madrid in the Champions League round of 16-second leg at Bernabeu Stadium where the fans could get a chance to spectate Tagliafico's brilliance. Real Madrid are one goal ahead, so a few superstars have to prove their class to knock Real out of the Champions League 2018-19.

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