"The operation will not be straightforward for any club attempting to take Ake out of Manchester during this winter window. The Dutch international is under contract until June 2027 and earns a high salary. One of the main obstacles for Barcelona is that Man City would only listen to offers in the region of €20 million and are unlikely to agree to a loan deal. In addition, other Premier League clubs are also closely monitoring Ake's situation."
"Massimiliano Allegri's side already have a settled back line, but they would not rule out adding depth to the squad. Milan are looking for a player capable of playing in both a back three and a back four, as either a centre-back or a full-back, and who is familiar with Serie A. Ake meets the first two of those requirements."
FC Barcelona have identified Nathan Ake as a potential left-sided centre-back target due to his profile and Hansi Flick's admiration. Ake has lost prominence at Manchester City this season behind Josko Gvardiol and Ruben Dias. AC Milan are also interested and view Ake as suitable for both a back three and a back four, with Serie A familiarity desirable. Milan's shortlist also includes Federico Gatti, Kim Min-jae and Radu Dragusin. Ake is under contract at Manchester City until June 2027 and earns a high salary. Manchester City would only accept offers around €20 million and are unlikely to sanction a loan.
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