Nathan Ake

[Cobwebcat]

If Ake was happy to stay City would keep him, however he obviously wants guaranteed game time at Chelsea, so thanks for your efforts and goodbye.
I’m sure City will be lining someone up, either promising youngster or mature been there done it player.

I don’t think that’s the case at all. As with Bernardo it’s not black and white.

Would Ake consider a move to Chelsea Yes

Is Ake unhappy and wants to go No

Its like you are in a well paid job you love and you aren’t looking for a new one, but then you are headhunted and offered more money…you might still go.

Ake isn’t at Pep’s door saying I want to go because I want to play more games.

It is City who are thinking they could get a shed load of money, now Chelsea have approached us, and replace him for cheaper.

 

[Coatigan]

Is it out of the realms of possibility that Mbete replaces Ake next year? I remember when Grealish signed there was a clip of Lescott asking him if he'd played against Luke yet which implies that he is highly rated and he is 19 in September. At some point, we do need to start properly integrating these young lads who have lots of potential like Mcatee, Palmer, Mbete etc. having said that, I would understand if the club wanted to replace Ake with an experienced international defender. It's going to be interesting as this clearly wasn't something the club had planned for, unlike the Fernandingo replacement

I would love it, if it were possible and the club felt confident to let Mbete (same goes for Palmer) have a real go in the team.

I just don't think they do and I fully understand why. And I do thibk the risk would be too big, given the investment in the squad and desire to win things, and keep Pep fired up and enjoying it.

I still expect both Ake and Raz to be replaced, but happy to see what happens.

 

[M12Blue]

I don’t think that’s the case at all. As with Bernardo it’s not black and white.

Would Ake consider a move to Chelsea Yes

Is Ake unhappy and wants to go No

Its like you are in a well paid job you love and you aren’t looking for a new one, but then you are headhunted and offered more money…you might still go.

Ake isn’t at Pep’s door saying I want to go because I want to play more games.

It is City who are thinking they could get a shed load of money and replace him for cheaper. Might work might not.

You think City initiating this? Nah

I agree Ake appeared settled, but if opportunity to do more in the job you do (play) and get paid possibly more then everyone would consider it.
City on record saying they’ll stop no one if valuations met.

This just like any transfer.

 

[Coatigan]

I don’t think that’s the case at all. As with Bernardo it’s not black and white.

Would Ake consider a move to Chelsea Yes

Is Ake unhappy and wants to go No

Its like you are in a well paid job you love and you aren’t looking for a new one, but then you are headhunted and offered more money…you might still go.

Ake isn’t at Pep’s door saying I want to go because I want to play more games.

It is City who are thinking they could get a shed load of money and replace him for cheaper. Might work might not.

Don't think that is the case, don't really see how it is possible either.

City can accept bids all they want for players, if the player doesn't want to move, there is no initiating that can make it happen. Like Zinchenko for example.

Ake had to have been up for this move for it to have gone anywhere. The club might help it along by not digging in over a high fee, but that's about as much initiating as they would or can do I think.

 

[handsofstone]

Ake probably sees that Chelsea play with a back 3 and right now, they have a 37 year old Silva, Trevor chalobah and 32 year old Azpilicueta (who may be out the door) as options

Even if they get in another CB, which they will, he'd back himself over Chalobah and Azpilicueta for a spot in the first XI

He goes back to the club he started, Chelsea get a CB who's better than they have, we get a very good fee for a player who is our 4th choice whos struggled with injuries.....and let's be honest, Chelsea signing Ake isn't a threat to us if you want to drop the "strengthening a rivla" comment, if Chelsea weren't in such a mess Ake wouldn't be starting for them

Seems like everyone wins

 

[Cobwebcat]

You think City initiating this? Nah

I agree Ake appeared settled, but if opportunity to do more in the job you do (play) and get paid possibly more then everyone would consider it.
City on record saying they’ll stop no one if valuations met.

This just like any transfer.

No I don’t think City initiated this Chelsea did I worded it badly

 

[Cobwebcat]

Don't think that is the case, don't really see how it is possible either.

City can accept bids all they want for players, if the player doesn't want to move, there is no initiating that can make it happen. Like Zinchenko for example.

Ake had to have been up for this move for it to have gone anywhere. The club might help it along by not digging in over a high fee, but that's about as much initiating as they would or can do I think.

Perhaps I worded it badly. I think Chelsea have approached City not the other way around. Ake is open to a move if City can get the money they want otherwise he is happy to stay.

My point is that Ake has not asked to leave.

 

[Oldham Exile]

.....................It is City who are thinking they could get a shed load of money and replace him for cheaper. Might work might not.

Really think that you are way off here

CITY are - IMO - simply reacting professionally to a situation brought about by Chelsea's approach and Ake's seeming willingness to consider the move

In those circumstances - we should all expect out management to get the best price etc.

 

[Cobwebcat]

Really think that you are way off here

CITY are - IMO - simply reacting professionally to a situation brought about by Chelsea's approach and Ake's seeming willingness to consider the move

In those circumstances - we should all expect out management to get the best price etc.

Yeah that’s not what I meant read the posts above.

Ive changed the original post to avoid confusion!

Ta

 

[ws01]

It’s amazing how many posters suddenly turn on seemingly departing players. Like spoilt children it’s pathetic. Anyone can see Ake has improved immensely and will be missed should he go.

To say we don’t even need to replace him is complete madness. Question this and the default answer seems to be.... “doesn’t matter we have haaland now”. let’s make our already stretched squad smaller than last season with the most condensed scheduled season about to commence. History has shown we need 4 capable Cbs to compete in the league. Liverpool’s fourth choice Gomez has just signed a new deal we need a player of that standard at least.

No doubt will be the same posters moaning when pep has to practically throw away the fa cup in April due to lack of squad depth.

We'd need a replacement for him if he goes, without doubt. We've done this before - you can't carry only 3 centre halves going into a season.