Pep Guardiola's proposed Nathan Ake afterlife transfer plan hands Thomas Tuchel a major hint amid Chelsea's mission to sign Nathan Ake. The Manchester City defender has been heavily linked with a move to Stamford Bridge this summer, with the Blues eager to nurse the departures of Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen.
football.london understand that the west Londoners are in advanced talks with the 27-year-old, with a final fee and personal terms being discussed. It's also understood that City want £50million Ake's signature and a replacement waiting in the pipeline.
And, as Chelsea step closer to welcoming the Netherlands international back to the club, Josko Gvardiol has — ironically — emerged as a potential replacement for Ake at the Etihad Stadium. The RB Leipzig defender has been heavily linked with a move to the Premier League this summer, with the west Londoners thought to have been a primary suitor.
