Newcastle United should revive their pursuit of Ajax left-back Nicolas Tagliafico in January after Estadio Deportivo reported that the Argentine is interested in a move to the Premier League.

What’s the word?

Another frustrating transfer window for Rafael Benitez ended with the club failing to land a left-back.

Paul Dummett is the Magpies’ only real option in that area, and even though the club were linked to numerous players, none were signed.

Earlier this month, The Chronicle reported that Newcastle have been tracking Tagliafico for the past 18 months.

However, the window is now closed with regards to incomings, which means that if the Magpies want to resume their pursuit, they will have to wait until January.

Do they have a chance?

The 25-year-old, who is valued at £10.8m by Transfermarkt, only signed for Ajax midway through last season.

However, Estadio Deportivo has quoted the left-back as saying that he would like to test himself in the Premier League.

Tagliafico made the comments after being asked about Real Betis’s alleged interest in signing him.

“I will definitely stay with Ajax for this season. I’ve heard rumours of Betis, but I will stay here. I don’t know if I will have another spell in Spain, but right now I have more curiosity for the Premier League, which is the strongest league in the world. I would like to play there one day.”

There is no doubt that Newcastle need a new left-back, and in his first season at Ajax, the Argentine impressed.

Judging by his remarks, Tagliafico could be open to joining the Magpies, so it is worth the club keeping tabs on him as the season progresses.

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