Arsenal is considering a transfer that will convince Bukayo Saka to sign a new deal.
Arsenal are keeping tabs on Ajax star Nicolas Tagliafico as Mikel Arteta is in need of a left-back ahead of the summer transfer window.
Saka has been covering that position ahead of Sead Kolasinac and Kieran Tierney who have been struggling with injuries and lack of form throughout this campaign.
Saka has put together a number of impressive performances for the Gunners at full-back having recorded nine assists across all competitions even though that is not his primary position.
The 18-year-old prefers to play in attack as a left winger and manager Arteta seems keen to see him returning to his natural role up front.
According to reports, that is why Arsenal is keeping tabs on Tagliafico who has stood out at Ajax in the last two years having played a major role in the club’s Eredivisie title triumph last season.
The Argentina international was also vital in the Dutch giants’ incredible Champions League run last term which saw them making it to the semi-finals.
The north Londoners appear willing to meet Ajax’s asking price of £20 million for the 27-year-old as they believe a proven new left-back would liberate Saka and make him flourish.
The youngster’s contract with Arsenal runs out next year and the club want him to sign an extension as soon as possible as they see him as a promising investment for the future.
If Saka is promised regular first-team football next year in his preferred position then that could lead to a new deal that would see him staying at the Emirates for many more years.