Overview
- Reporting attributed to Sky’s Sacha Tavolieri says City would consider a permanent January transfer for Ake for around €35 million.
- Inter Milan, Juventus and Crystal Palace are described as positioned to move for the 30-year-old, with no formal bids disclosed.
- Ake has played roughly 391 minutes this season and sits behind Josko Gvardiol, Ruben Dias and John Stones, with Nico O’Reilly’s rise and Rayan Ait‑Nouri’s return limiting left-side opportunities; he is under contract until June 2027.
- Koeman called Ake an important member of his Netherlands squad while noting the player is unhappy with his lack of club action.
- Former City adviser Stefan Borson predicted a departure may be more likely at season’s end, highlighting uncertainty over the timing of any move.