"Nathan Ake seemed to be an unfeasible target for AC Milan in the final days of the mercato, but it may not be the case. Whilst reports have suggested that Pep Guardiola is unwilling to sanction an exit for Ake, he may have very little say in the matter. In a World Cup year, minutes are heavily important, and if the Dutch defender is unable to play, then he may try to request a move."
"Milan has been monitoring him since the beginning of January, aware that it's a rather complicated operation in terms of costs. But in the final days of this transfer window, perhaps this type of deal could turn into an opportunity. After tonight's Champions League match against City, there will certainly be further meetings; we'll also need to see what Guardiola thinks. On Thursday, City will also have an internal meeting to figure out what path to take with Aké."
AC Milan have monitored Nathan Ake since January and are considering a late-window move, assessing the financial costs and feasibility. Ake faces limited minutes at Manchester City, and game time has become critical in the run-up to the World Cup. Ronald Koeman publicly warned that players need increased minutes to secure national selection. Manchester City must weigh injuries to Ruben Dias and Gvardiol when deciding whether to allow a departure, and internal meetings at City are planned after the Champions League fixture. Milan are waiting to assess costs and Guardiola's position before pursuing the deal further.
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