Chelsea are expected to be one of the busiest clubs in the transfer window this summer. Thomas Tuchel is preparing for a rebuild of his squad, following the loss of some key players in his team.
Two valuable squad members that have left are Andreas Christensen and Antonio Rudiger. The pair were integral to the German coach's Champions League victory last year, leaving very few options left at the back.
However, following the takeover of the club, new owner Todd Boehly has reportedly offered over £200million in resources to spend this summer on making additions in the market. It will give Tuchel some much needed spending power, especially in refreshing his defence.
A whole host of defenders have been linked with a move to Stamford Bridge, including a return for Nathan Ake from Manchester City. With that said, football.london have taken a look at what's being said about the possibility of a move for the 27-year-old.
Nathan Ake return
Thomas Tuchel is interested in bringing defender Nathan Ake back to Stamford Bridge, according to Fabrizio Romano. The German coach is said to view the 27-year-old as a priority alongside compatriot Matthijs de Ligt for the centre-back vacancies.
Ake spent six-years with the Blues, joining as a youngster in 2011 and leaving for Bournemouth in 2017. In that time, he managed 17 first-team appearances.
Chelsea 'bid'
Chelsea are planning on making an official offer for Ake in the region of £30million, football.london understands. The Netherlands international has struggled for game time at Manchester City, making just 14 Premier League appearances last season.
Manchester City price
Manchester City would not consider letting Nathan Ake go this summer without having a replacement lined up, reports the Manchester Evening News. The left-footed defender is often used by Pep Guardiola as a specialist on the left of his defence.
The report adds that it would take more than £50million to convince City to let Ake leave the club this summer.
francis_0426
0
not less than 50m for sure 💯
Etilomi0147
0
We don’t need Ake please
pekcikmopy
1
bring Tomori back
pekcikmopy
0
Ake is a good defender but too young with less experience to fill in Rudiger position at the center back
too young at 27?
penbdeioyz
0
kulibali is better than ake
penbdeioyz
1
is not a good defender
standollar
0
Ake is a good defender but too young with less experience to fill in Rudiger position at the center back
Romadlo
0
Chelsea have no chance of getting Ake 😂😂
dalilo
1
Chelsea board needs to think twice
Why are your wingers and laterals opposite
TiyanjaneChalamwendo
0
ake is underrated
Dupalmoru
2
get This done CFC
naoamrsyz
0
CaydidYare
0
How much is he worth?
according to maguire's transfer at least 60 for ake
Zaocdekmop
0
Chelsea board needs to think twice
jetdkotu
0
He will be Warmly welcomed to the camp of possibilities.
Hamsan
0
i dont understand why we Left Tomori such a good defender and then we are struggling to sign ake with such amount of money, nonsense
even Guehi could have been better to play for us, I don't know why we let him go
IsrAel_CFC
2
better than Kounde deal
womadeir
0
Tottenham, Chelsea, Arsenal signing players while Manchester rumor United fold their hands watching
Barca don't even have money to sign 😁
Cuueikrtyz
0
His not aggressive
CkukwukaObiorah
2
this will be the second..big mistake if Ake... comes to Chelsea.....🙄🙄 I have said my own....😔😔😔😔 watch out and see 🤷🤷🤷🤷
Jeecltuyz
0
30 million is too small for someone we bought 45 and moreover he his not in our To go list
oh, he's an academic player😃😃😄, a bench player, you should have sold him for 80 to100m🤔
Fullchelsea
1
Chelsea officials are most stupid and smokeable officials in epl…. One day they will still bring Lukaku back confused people
Lueadityz
0
what weed are they smoking at Chelsea...30mil really?
How much is he worth?
m2tge©ity
2
what weed are they smoking at Chelsea...30mil really?
Jisadklosu
3
I don’t know what is wrong with this club I hope we not going to be in 10th This season.. the money is there buy player you going to bid for players that can’t not wear Chelsea jersey does Day of Roman era
Pelumy20
0
Just Come and replace Christensen Bcs you can’t replace rudi still expecting real CB📌
ruecdenrz
1
find another defender not ake
Cicadirt
0
Chelsea line up next season
Jamesdon
1
Chelsea will offload a prayer and still com back for same prayer
HannaRahi
0
Chelsea will sign him and sterling
Mabel43
1
Tottenham, Chelsea, Arsenal signing players while Manchester rumor United fold their hands watching
ebukason1
0
Chelsea will never learn lesson, and lukaku loading
AyebameruOlajide
1
30 million is too small for someone we bought 45 and moreover he his not in our To go list
feobcdptuz
1
both Chelsea & the author of this article are confused people. what a joke of the century, Ake , a replacement for Rudiger? nonsense, even Christensen is far better than Ake
Joetopasky
1
Chelsea never learns, letting decent young players leave and buying them back for a fortune.
jiyaenortz
1
ths is nonsense why
Laeceot
0
It is high time this so cold elite start watching football too. Am sure they don't. There was never anything wrong with Ake and Tommori. Zouma too. This are players who had a taste of our days of groly and could really play for the Badge with much inspiration and care. Bring them back. Good you have learnt a good lesson!
Laeceot
0
We don't need Ake I think we should learn from Lukaku deal mistake Ake he's not world class defender
What do you mean? Who is better than Tommori and Ake in our defense right now? We kep Christensen and Sarr in their stead and it is just not understandable yoh
Lotus45
1
I think Chelsea is confuse. Especially TT why can't he focus on one player and push the sign, Chelsea is interested in all the defenders in every club. Confused human.
Laeceot
1
There was never anything wrong with Ake & Tomori. For what reason they are not in the Chelsea defensive line? I don't know!
munaskopp
0
rahclmnpyz
0
They are mad
plz we need sane to come back to city you are mad too man
Kenn2210
0
i dont understand why we Left Tomori such a good defender and then we are struggling to sign ake with such amount of money, nonsense
Chelsea and their board always smoke weed. Tomori gone zouma gone with no replacement
Naaabdkor
0
It will take more than £50 million for Nathan Ake is insult to Chelsea Football Club
brah if Maguire cost 80 Millions then we re within our rights to ask for 50 minimum
Kenn2210
0
Man city are a bunch of smokers, 50M for a player on the bench everyday is crazy 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
They are mad
bluebloods
5
Man city are a bunch of smokers, 50M for a player on the bench everyday is crazy 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Heoabcdrty
0
Don’t buy him
Greatness142
3
i hope its not like another lukaku return
BallySen
0
i dont understand why we Left Tomori such a good defender and then we are struggling to sign ake with such amount of money, nonsense
Lack of good planning like us in Man Utd. Common sense.
ManCityFanForever
2
£65-70m is good