Chelsea have placed Ajax left-back Nicolas Tagliafico on their list of transfer targets after being alerted to a cut-price deal, claims The Daily Telegraph.
Frank Lampard wants to sign a new left-back at the end of the season after deeming both Marcos Alonso and Emerson surplus to requirements.
Chelsea have been heavily linked with a move for Leicester ace Ben Chilwell but are now looking for cheaper alternatives as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
With Ajax willing to cash in on Tagliafico for just £22.4m this summer, Chelsea are now seriously mulling a move for the Argentina international.
Chelsea will not be the only European side interested in signing Tagliafico but are confident they would have the edge over their rivals due to their strong relationship with Ajax.
Lampard's side wrapped up a deal to sign Hakim Ziyech from Ajax at the start of the year and could now pursue a double raid of the Dutch giants.
The 27-year-old has spent the last two years at Ajax after signing from Argentine outfit Independiente and recently admitted he would favour a move to England over Spain and Italy.
Since August 2018, only two defenders have made more tackles and interceptions combined than Tagliafico in the Eredivisie (231).
