Nathan Ake

Disappointed by this. We kind of hung him out to dry first season always playing him next to Mendy in rotated teams when returning from injury but last season performances looked more accomplished the more he played. Huge heart, tremendous athleticism and brings a different style to our other centre backs.

Also thought he was carving a niche at left back against the back 5 cloggers with his ability on the cover, intensity to his recovery runs and added aerial insurance. I'd play him there every time against the likes of Spurs and Chelsea who look to sit and score with one or two passes down the centre of the pitch. Pep probably wouldn't though especially if we sign the Brighton lad.

Wouldn't have thought he'd be desperate to leave considering he would certainly have played more if not for injuries. If Chelsea are planning to still use 3 centre backs he'd be playing a lot but have seen it said with our transfers a back 5 might be an option for us. Probably less so with 3 centre backs in the squad.
 
Love_Each_Day said:
Disappointed by this. We kind of hung him out to dry first season always playing him next to Mendy in rotated teams when returning from injury but last season performances looked more accomplished the more he played. Huge heart, tremendous athleticism and brings a different style to our other centre backs.

Also thought he was carving a niche at left back against the back 5 cloggers with his ability on the cover, intensity to his recovery runs and added aerial insurance. I'd play him there every time against the likes of Spurs and Chelsea who look to sit and score with one or two passes down the centre of the pitch. Pep probably wouldn't though especially if we sign the Brighton lad.

Wouldn't have thought he'd be desperate to leave considering he would certainly have played more if not for injuries. If Chelsea are planning to still use 3 centre backs he'd be playing a lot but have seen it said with our transfers a back 5 might be an option for us. Probably less so with 3 centre backs in the squad.
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It’s ok, we can get him back on loan in January.
 
I linked to this list a couple of days ago.. in the It's Quiet thread, left footed CBs

Transfermarkt - Advanced player search

See if you can find some gems there.. most of them are starting to go though lol.
Some suggestions I read earlier on here like L Hernandez, Gvardiol here is realistically like 70, 80m.. except for Hermoso that Atletico wants to shift.


One suggestion I have for a kinda stop gap for a few years, like 2, is Inigo Martinez, a very good CB from Bilbao that has a contract that runs out next year. Has always rated him highly.
 
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RayCTID said:
It is quite obvious that he is not quite good enough for a side pushing for honours.
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That’s irrelevant. Few teams can buy Ake off us now as he’s a valued squad player.

Even fewer teams will be able to buy Ake from Chelsea when he’s on more money for longer.

Do you remember Wayne Bridge, Danny Mills, Emanuel Adebayor?
 
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