As reported by RMC, Marseille have made contact with Ajax over signing Argentine defender Nicolás Tagliafico.
OM coach Jorge Sampaoli knows the 29-year-old from his time as Argentinian national team coach and remains friendly with the player, but the move is likely to be a complicated one to complete say the outlet. Ajax see the defender as an important part of their team and are looking ahead to a Champions League last 16 tie with Benfica next month while English clubs are also keeping tabs.
Nevertheless, Marseille have made an approach over a loan deal with an option to buy included and they could return for the defender in the summer should a move this month not work out.