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Unai Emery Sees Ajax Star Nicolas Tagliafico as Perfect Replacement for Nacho Monreal

Arsenal have joined the hunt for Ajax defender Nicolas Tagliafico, amid interest from Madrid rivals Real and Atletico.

The left back, who starred in both legs of the Dutch side's demolition of Real Madrid in the Champions League last 16, has garnered praise following that encounter, and the Gunners seem to be the latest side interested in the Argentine.

According to Marca, Arsenal boss Unai Emery sees Tagliafico as the perfect replacement for Nacho Monreal, who, at 33 is on the decline.

However, the Gunners will face considerable competition from both Real and Atletico Madrid.