29-year-old Argentine emerges as possible January reinforcement for Barcelona

Barcelona’s desire to sign a quality left-back to challenge Jordi Alba is well-known. For years, the Blaugranas have tried to provide the Spaniard with competition. However, all their efforts have been futile.

According to reports from TYC, the Catalans now eye Nicolas Tagliafico as a potential reinforcement. The player currently plays at Ajax, and his club would ask €7 million for the left-back.

The Argentine has played ten games for the Eredivisie side in the league this season. However, he has only started on two occasions. In his 309 minutes, he has scored one goal and is yet to assist.

Tagliafico started all of Ajax’s games last season. Yet, his minutes have been on a constant decline this year, primarily because of the arrival of Daley Blind. Given his reduction in prominence, the defender wouldn’t mind a change in scenery.

Barcelona have recorded interest in Jose Gaya and Alex Grimaldo as possible signings at left-back. However, Tagliafico is an option that could materialize in January.

The Argentine was earlier linked with Aston Villa and Chelsea, amongst other Premier League sides. Barcelona’s arrival in the picture could completely change the dynamics.