"Barcelona are lining up a January move to shore up their back line, and they are keen on Nathan Ake from Manchester City. The Catalan giants are weighing a loan for Manchester City's Nathan Ake. Andreas Christensen's injury has left a gap at centre-back, and Ake, a left-footed, versatile defender, has emerged as a leading option. Man City could sell Nathan Ake Manchester City are open to offers."
"With strong competition in Pep Guardiola's defence, Ake's minutes have been tight, so both loan and permanent bids will be considered in January. Sources have informed CaughtOffside that Bournemouth, Crystal Palace, Fulham and West Ham are also keen, with Premier League clubs seen as likelier to push for a permanent deal, while Barcelona's priority is a loan. Financially, City's price for Ake is understood to be around 3035 million. Barcelona's room under Financial Fair Play is limited, making a loan with a purchase option"
Barcelona plan a January move to reinforce centre-back options after Andreas Christensen's injury. Nathan Ake, a left-footed versatile defender from Manchester City, has emerged as a leading target. Manchester City are open to offers and will consider both loan and permanent moves because Ake's playing time has been limited by strong competition. Bournemouth, Crystal Palace, Fulham and West Ham have also shown interest, with Premier League clubs likelier to push for permanent deals while Barcelona prefers a loan with a purchase option due to Financial Fair Play constraints. City's asking price is understood to be around 30–35 million.
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