Chelsea have agreed personal terms with Nathan Ake, with the Blues desperate to try and start the process of replacing their two departed central defenders.
There had been some rumours for weeks about how the Blues wanted a Premier League experienced central defender, and with Ake available at around £45m, a deal seems close.
That goes alongside a parallel negotiation with Man City for Raheem Sterling, which is a deal that’s even closer to being done. It lends more credence to the idea we first heard yesterday, that Chelsea want to announce a double deal from City simultaneously.
Chelsea have agreed personal terms with Nathan Ake but must still agree a fee with Manchester City. Things edging closer. Told a deal very close to being fully agreed with City for Raheem Sterling, who has already agreed personal terms #cfc
— Matt Law (@Matt_Law_DT) July 8, 2022
Ake was at Chelsea for several years in the youth team, so they know him well. He’s versatile, adjusted to the Premier League, has plenty of quality and isn’t ridiculously expensive. There’s plenty of sense to it.
Selling him for cheap and then buying him back is pretty bad business – but it’s also pretty Chelsea business for you.
Wellcome home Ake