Chelsea transfer target Nathan Ake has decided to mutually remain at Man City for the upcoming 2022/23 campaign as Todd Boehly did not meet the required transfer valuation in a decision which will affect Presnel Kimpembe, Levi Colwill and others.
Ake had been a top defensive target in Tuchel's £200million squad rebuild, but the £50million quoted by City, who have already sold Raheem Sterling to their direct Premier League rivals, was apparently deemed too excessive in the end for Boehly to pay. This is according to The Athletic, who have reported that the 27-year-old will be part of Pep Guardiola's plans for 2022/23 despite 'strong' interest from Chelsea, who weren't willing to pay up in this situation.
football.london understands Chelsea are about to announce the signing of Napoli centre-half Kalidou Koulibaly, after agreeing a £34million deal. Ake and Presnel Kimpembe were meant to be the next through the doors after the Senegal international, but a last-minute decision from the new Chelsea ownership has suddenly thwarted these plans.
