{"id":26104,"date":"2025-11-04T01:41:31","date_gmt":"2025-11-04T06:41:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/11\/04\/source-four-time-premier-league-winner-wants-to-leave-man-city-in-january\/"},"modified":"2025-11-04T01:41:31","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T06:41:31","slug":"source-four-time-premier-league-winner-wants-to-leave-man-city-in-january","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/11\/04\/source-four-time-premier-league-winner-wants-to-leave-man-city-in-january\/","title":{"rendered":"Source: Four-time Premier League winner wants to leave Man City in January"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/11\/04\/source-four-time-premier-league-winner-wants-to-leave-man-city-in-january\/#Nathan_Ake_has_interest_from_Italy_and_England\" >Nathan Ake has interest from Italy and England<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/11\/04\/source-four-time-premier-league-winner-wants-to-leave-man-city-in-january\/#The_Dutch_defender_has_been_a_huge_success_at_Man_City\" >The Dutch defender has been a huge success at Man City.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>The race to sign Nathan Ake is heating up, with Inter Milan, Juventus and Crystal Palace all preparing to compete for the Manchester City defender in the January transfer window, sources close to the agent industry have said. <em>catch off side<\/em>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>City are thought to be open to offers in the range of 30 million to 35 million euros, and there is growing interest from clubs across Europe seeking defensive reinforcements.<\/p>\n<p>The Dutch defender has made just five league appearances this season.<\/p>\n<p>Both Inter and Juventus have been actively working behind the scenes to strengthen their backlines this winter. Ake&#8217;s tactical versatility makes him an attractive target for Serie A&#8217;s top clubs, as he can function as a centre-back, left-back or as a three-man defender.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nathan_Ake_has_interest_from_Italy_and_England\"><\/span>Nathan Ake has interest from Italy and England<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>However, the competition is not limited to Italy. Crystal Palace have also entered the picture as they prepare for the possible departure of Marc Guehy, who has attracted interest from Liverpool, Manchester United and Real Madrid.<\/p>\n<p>Should Guehi leave Selhurst Park, Palace see Ake as an immediate replacement and an experienced and reliable defender who can immediately strengthen their backline.<\/p>\n<p>Ake is open to a move that would guarantee more consistent playing time, especially with the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaching.<\/p>\n<p>There is fierce competition for defensive positions in Ronald Koeman&#8217;s Netherlands squad, and regular playing time will be essential if he is to maintain his role in the squad.<\/p>\n<p>Man City have no intention of actively selling Ake, but are willing to accept any reasonable bid.<\/p>\n<p>Apart from the main candidates, several clubs in the Premier League and Europe are also monitoring Ake&#8217;s situation.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Dutch_defender_has_been_a_huge_success_at_Man_City\"><\/span>The Dutch defender has been a huge success at Man City.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><picture><source type=\"image\/webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/huddersfield-town-v-manchester-city-carabao-cup-third-round-414x276.jpg.webp 414w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/huddersfield-town-v-manchester-city-carabao-cup-third-round-630x420.jpg.webp 630w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/huddersfield-town-v-manchester-city-carabao-cup-third-round-768x512.jpg.webp 768w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/huddersfield-town-v-manchester-city-carabao-cup-third-round-770x513.jpg.webp 770w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/huddersfield-town-v-manchester-city-carabao-cup-third-round-900x600.jpg.webp 900w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/huddersfield-town-v-manchester-city-carabao-cup-third-round-1200x800.jpg.webp 1200w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/huddersfield-town-v-manchester-city-carabao-cup-third-round-1536x1024.jpg.webp 1536w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/huddersfield-town-v-manchester-city-carabao-cup-third-round.jpg.webp 1695w\" data-sizes=\"(min-width:1230px) 770px, (min-width:1020px) 630px, (min-width:900px) 880px, (min-width:680px) 97vw, (min-width:414px) 414px, 100vw\"><\/source><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Manchester City&#8217;s Nathan Ake (Photo Credit: Matt McNulty\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Sources in Spain and Germany have suggested interest from teams looking for defensive depth, but Juventus and Crystal Palace are currently considered the most serious suitors.<\/p>\n<p>If City decide to part ways with the Dutchman, it would mark the end of a successful chapter for Ake at the Etihad, where he won multiple trophies and became one of Guardiola&#8217;s most reliable rotation options.<\/p>\n<p>During his time at the Etihad Stadium, Ake won four Premier League titles with the Premier League side.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Source: Liverpool and Man City eyeing 28-year-old England international<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The race to sign Nathan Ake is heating up, with Inter Milan, Juventus and Crystal Palace all preparing to compete for the Manchester City defender in the January transfer window, sources close to the agent industry have said. catch off side. 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