Report: West Ham United eyeing €30m move to sign Man City star

Key Highlights

• Left footed, positionally intelligent and comfortable across the back line, he offers reliability rather than risk.
• The Catalan club are weighing up a loan, mindful of financial restrictions and the limits imposed by Financial Fair Play. Manchester City, however, are open to discussions.
• With competition fierce in Pep Guardiola’s defence, Ake’s minutes have been restricted, and January presents a chance to reshape the squad. Manchester City Open Door to ExitCaught Offside report that City are prepared to listen to both loan and permanent proposals.
• As they state, “Man City could sell Nathan Ake.” That openness reflects both squad depth and strategic thinking. Photo IMAGOAdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementFinancially, City’s valuation sits around €30 to 35 million.
• A permanent sale would allow Guardiola to reinvest, a tempting prospect during a tight title race where margins are increasingly slim.