Chelsea are reportedly prepared to battle Manchester City for the signature of Ajax defender Nicolas Tagliafico during this summer's transfer window.

The 27-year-old recently suggested that he would be on the move ahead of the 2020-21 campaign, and a number of clubs are believed to be interested in his services.

Arsenal, Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona have previously been strongly linked with the Argentina international, while a recent report claimed that Man City were also in the hunt for his signature.

However, according to The Sun, Chelsea are also interested in the South American as they weigh up alternatives to Leicester City's Ben Chilwell, who could be priced out of a summer move.

Tagliafico, who scored five times and contributed seven assists in 38 outings for Ajax during the 2019-20 campaign, could allegedly be available for around £22m in the upcoming market.

Frank Lampard's side are said to be seeking a new left-back as Marcos Alonso and Emerson Palmieri continue to be linked with exits.