Nathan Ake

[SWP's back]

Pmsl.

“I’m told”

Aye like fuck you are ;-)

The only thing he’s told is how to fasten his Velcro shoes.

 

[cucumberman]

I’m so so happy

I hope you’re not selling Zinchenko.
He was very pivotal when you subbed him in with Gundogan.

 

[footballmanager]

he stays, siiuuuuu

 

[1Basti]

I suspect if Chelsea had been offering £40-50m, he’d be gone.

This deal is off because Chelsea wouldn’t meet our valuation, so your point doesn’t stand.

?..my point/opinion was that i would have sold ake for the amount x to give mbete the game time...city has other plans...but it`s bad news for mbete who will now likely be loaned

 

[Gaz (FMwkdsoul)]

?..my point/opinion was that i would have sold ake for the amount x to give mbete the game time...city has other plans...but it`s bad news for mbete who will now likely be loaned

He;ll stay with the EDS

 

[FantasyIreland]

I’m told City had asked for 55m and Chelsea’s valuation of him was significantly lower. Ake and City both content this saga is now over.

Get fucking rid.

 

[Silva_Spell]

Don't rate Ake that highly (some of that due to him suddenly having issues with injury since joining - backups need to be reliably fit), I think he lacks composure on the ball and positionally can get dragged about, but happy about this. Selling now and having to find a replacement as good (and as versatile) as him with a WC in 6 months would be difficult and needless hassle.

 

[JewelZee]

Bottom line...4 CBs...this takes all the "we don't need 4 CBs, we won't replace Ake, we have cover" crowd off the hook...as far as I'm concerned we were always going to go with 4 CBs no matter...just like we'll go with 4 FBs...it will be Walker, Cancelo, Zinchenko (if he stays), and Cucurella or Raum...if Zinny goes kook for Kabore to get bumped up or both MC and Raum to come in...City rejected a bid of 17 mil+ for Kabore whilst selling off half of the youth team players...must be a reason...

 

[Coatigan]

bad news for mbete...good news for the people who don`t trust the youth/academy...40-50m could have been invested in nkunku,bellingham or bernardo replacement (if he goes next year)

It wouldn't have been though, even if Chelsea had offered it and we accepted it. It would have gone on another CB, likely an even more expensive one. And Mbete still wouldn't have got a look in.

 

[flook]

Very happy he's staying

 

[mat]

Ake staying means we've snubbed Phil The Face coming home.

:(

 

[Damocles]

Ake staying means we've snubbed Phil The Face coming home.

:(

Not necessarily, heard one of the binmen that do the wheelie bins at the CFA is about to leave.

 

[journolud]

Pmsl.

“I’m told”

Aye like fuck you are ;-)

Well, that’s him told now

 

[The slaughtered lamb]

I suspect if Chelsea had been offering £40-50m, he’d be gone.

This deal is off because Chelsea wouldn’t meet our valuation, so your point doesn’t stand.

It’s a good outcome. I’m guessing we wanted £55-60m for the player.

 

[Mad 4 It]

I’d be more concerned Chelsea come back in for him later in the window as they become more desperate. They then may pay what we are asking… just saying

 

[Semper aggressus]

I’d be more concerned Chelsea come back in for him later in the window as they become more desperate. They then may pay what we are asking… just saying

Then we tell them to fuck off. Can’t leave ourselves short if we have no time to get a decent replacement.

Otherwise we see if they’re desperate enough to pay £90m.

 

[Mr-Mertle]

I’d be more concerned Chelsea come back in for him later in the window as they become more desperate. They then may pay what we are asking… just saying

This one's finished for the summer.

 

[NorthamptonBlue]

I’m very pleased he is staying. He is fourth choice and it’s difficult to see how we would sign a quality replacement who would be willing to take on the role. He seems a lovely guy and is apparently popular in the dressing room. He has been a bit part player since he arrived, partly through injury and partly due to the pecking order. It’s very difficult, for defenders in particular, to show their best form when their appearances are sporadic.

 

[Blu1]

Great news.

I really like ake. Very versatile & solid player :-)

 

[its a Barm]

Very happy to here this news not first choice but very good squad player and will play plenty of games