The Argentine national team is again connected with a departure from Amsterdam, with Spanish and English teams enthusiastic about blowing it up
Atletico Madrid joined the hunt for Ajax defender Nicolas Tagliafico, with Objective of the awareness that the giants of La Liga will fight against the likes of Chelsea for the Argentine.
A highly regarded South American has seen him leave Amsterdam for some time.
After seeing the likes of Matthijs de Ligt, Frenkie de Jong and Hakim Ziyech dealing with high profile switches, Tagliafico may be the next to come out to Ajax.
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Objective he learned that Atletico is preparing to offer the 27-year-old a route to Spain.
Diego Simeone knows all about the qualities of a compatriot and would like to have the opportunity to add him to a starred team at the Wanda Metropolitano.
It is understood that contacts have been made between Atletico and Ajax, with the availability of Tagliafico out of control.
The Rojiblancos already have Renan Lodi to fill a left berth in their plans, but the opportunity to bring another tried and tested actor will be revealed if the doors open.
However, the giants of La Liga are aware that the next window will prove complicated for all concerned, with the financial implications of the coronavirus pandemic hitting clubs hard.
Atletico does not have the power to spend to waste money and must seek creative solutions during discussions with Ajax.
They are also likely to face competition if Tagliafico is available.
Premier League heavyweights Chelsea keep an eye on events in the Netherlands, while reports in Argentina have also linked Manchester City to the full back.
Leicester star Ben Chilwell remains the preferred option for Chelsea, but Tagliafico is considered an alternative.
Frank Lampard also has a much larger budget than Atleti and Simeone and would have no problem financing an agreement if Roman Abramovich was asked to write another check.
Tagliafico is considered valued by Ajax at around € 26 million (£ 24 million / $ 30 million), as it remains tied to a contract until the summer of 2022.
His former club, Independiente, also has a sell-on clause that must be taken into consideration during any interview.
12% of any commission is due, which means that Ajax will want to get the best deal possible if it intends to do business with Atletico, Chelsea or any other suitor.
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