Manchester City may allow 30-year-old Dutch defender Nathan Ake to leave in the winter transfer window amid his links with Crystal Palace, Fulham, and West Ham United.
According to a report by TEAMtalk, Crystal Palace, Fulham, and West Ham United are keen on signing Nathan Ake. The versatile Manchester City defender is also a target for Bournemouth. Meanwhile, the Citizens are ready to cash in on the versatile Dutch defender in the winter transfer window, as they want to replace him with a new centre-back.
Nathan Ake and his situation
Nathan Ake has endured a topsy-turvy ride since joining Manchester City from Bournemouth in a deal worth £41 million in August 2020. The 30-year-old has been reliable at the back for the Citizens, but he has never been an undisputed first-choice starter, with his game time dwindling in the last two seasons. Nevertheless, the Dutchman has been a utility man for Manchester City, as he can play as a centre-back and a left-back.
The versatile Dutch defender has made over 150 appearances thus far for Manchester City while chipping in with ten goals and three assists. However, the lack of regular game time may lead to Ake’s departure. The Netherlands international has no shortage of suitors pursuing his signature, with Crystal Palace, Fulham, and West Ham United among the prospective suitors vying for his signature heading into the winter transfer window.
Move across the Premier League on the cards?
West Ham United will dip into the market for a centre-back in the winter transfer window, as Max Kilman faces an uncertain future at the London Stadium amid his links with Crystal Palace. Additionally, Konstantinos Mavropanos and Jean-Clair Todibo have been inconsistent at the back. So, Ake is a viable target for West Ham.
Meanwhile, Crystal Palace’s interest in Nathan Ake is understandable. The Eagles are scouring the market for a centre-back heading into the winter transfer window as they prepare for Marc Guehi’s impending departure. The English international has entered the final months of his Crystal Palace contract, compelling the South London club to look for a replacement.
As for Fulham, Marco Silva has several centre-backs in his squad, and it is unclear why the Cottagers want to sign another central defender next year. Nevertheless, Ake is a target for Fulham, and a January approach may be on the cards. Meanwhile, Manchester City will be open to the 30-year-old Dutchman’s departure in the winter transfer window.
With Ake ready to leave Manchester City in the winter transfer window, a move across the Premier League may be on the cards. Meanwhile, Manchester City will aim to replace the versatile Dutch defender with a new centre-back in the coming weeks.
