Nathan Ake Agrees To Rejoin Chelsea But Man City's Asking Price Not Yet Met

Manchester City's Nathan Ake has agreed personal terms with Chelsea but a deal has not yet been struck between the clubs as his asking price has not been met.

Former Chelsea defender Nathan Ake looks set to return to Stamford Bridge this summer.

The Holland international left Chelsea in 2017 when he joined Bournemouth for £20 million.

Three years later he left Bournemouth to become a Manchester City player for a transfer fee in the region of £41m.

But Ake has started just 19 Premier League games in two seasons at the Etihad Stadium and he is keen to move.

Nathan Ake pictured in action for Chelsea against Watford in May 2017 :: IMAGO/PA Images/John Walton

Ake has already reached a full agreement with Chelsea over personal terms, according to Fabrizio Romano.

But City's asking price - said to be between £40m and £45m - has not yet been met as Chelsea are still to make an official offer.

Chelsea have full agreement with Nathan Aké on personal terms. Man City are aware of the situation on the player side, but still waiting to receive the official bid. 🔵 #CFC

City want around £40/45m for Aké and plan is to replace him with a new centre back in case he leaves. pic.twitter.com/Pyu8jwYf6o

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 8, 2022

Although Ake only made two EPL appearances in his first spell as a Chelsea player, he would likely be a first-team regular under Thomas Tuchel.

Chelsea are in need of defensive reinforcements after losing center-backs Andreas Christensen and Antonio Rudiger on free transfers to Barcelona and Real Madrid respectively this summer.