Everton and Fulham will compete with Crystal Palace to sign 30-year-old Dutch defender Nathan Ake from Manchester City in the winter transfer window.
According to a report by TEAMtalk, Everton and Fulham are keen on signing Nathan Ake. The versatile Manchester City defender is also a target for Crystal Palace. Meanwhile, the 30-year-old is ready to leave the Premier League bigwigs in the winter transfer window, and he will cost around £25 million.
Nathan Ake and his situation
Nathan Ake has endured a topsy-turvy ride since joining Manchester City from Bournemouth in a deal worth £40 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 due to his ability to 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 has left Ake frustrated, and a January exit is possible. The Netherlands international has no shortage of suitors pursuing his signature, with Everton, Crystal Palace, and Fulham among the prospective suitors vying for his signature heading into the winter transfer window.
A man in demand
Everton will dip into the market for a centre-back next year, as James Tarkowski and Michael Keane are on the wrong side of 30. While Tarkowski will likely remain a regular for Everton, they can do with a centre-back. Additionally, Jarrad Branthwaite is a target for several Premier League bigwigs, meaning the Toffees need a new central defender.
Meanwhile, Crystal Palace’s interest in Nathan Ake makes sense. The Eagles are combing the market for a centre-back heading into the winter transfer window amid uncertainties surrounding Marc Guehi’s long-term future. The English international will leave Crystal Palace next year, compelling the South London club to dip into the market for a replacement.
As for Fulham, Marco Silva has several centre-backs in his squad, and it is unclear why the West London club will aim to sign a striker next year. Nevertheless, Ake is a target for Fulham, and a January approach may be on the cards. Meanwhile, Manchester City will demand around £25 million to part ways with the 30-year-old Dutchman 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. However, Serie A clubs have also shown interest in the Dutch centre-back, and the versatile defender will be a hot property in the market.
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