Champions League finalists Tottenham Hotspur are plotting a move for Bournemouth defender Nathan Ake during this summer’s transfer window. According to The Sun, Spurs want to sign the former Chelsea defender this summer and they are willing to spend as much as £40m on him. The Dutch international could be the replacement for Toby Alderweireld at Tottenham Hotspur. Toby Alderweireld is expected to leave Spurs this summer with one year left on his existing deal and a release clause of £25m. Manchester United have been strongly linked with … [Read more...]
Team of the Week: Ex-Chelsea Players Make List
Two former Chelsea players have been named on the Team of the Week for the latest set of games in the Premier League as compiled by BBC Sport. Nathan Ake and Kevin De Bruyne were named on the list by footballer turned pundit Garth Crooks who works with BBC Sport these days. Nathan Ake plays his club football for South Coast club Bournemouth at the moment, while Kevin De Bruyne has champions Manchester City’s quest to win the quadruple since he returned from injury at the start of this month. Dutch international Ake joined the Cherries … [Read more...]
Ex-Chelsea Players Named In Team Of The Week
Two ex-Chelsea players have been named in the Team of the Week for the latest set of games in the Premier League. Five league games were played for Matchweek 31 due to FA Cup commitments on the part of Premier League clubs but that has not stopped popular media outlet Goal from compiling the list of players for the Team of the Week. Bournemouth defender Nathan Ake and West Ham United midfielder Declan Rice were named on the list. Ake and Rice were previously on the books at Chelsea. Nathan Ake had a great game for Bournemouth in their … [Read more...]
Eddie Howe : “Nathan Ake is not going back to Chelsea”
Bournemouth defender Nathan Ake has been linked with a return to Stamford Bridge but Eddie Howe has debunked the rumour. The versatile centre-back joined the Vitality outfits in the summer of 2017 in a deal which was said to have worth £20m and he's been doing fine with the team. After spending some close two seasons with the Cherries, reported broke out last week that Maurizio Sarri is interested in re-signing Ake a the ongoing transfer window. The report said Sarri is impressed with the Belgian's abilities to read dangers and nip them by the … [Read more...]
Done Deal! Liverpool Striker Leaves Anfield For £19m Deal
Bournemouth have signed England international striker Dominic Solanke from Premier League leaders Liverpool to boost their squad ahead of the second half of the season. The Cherries announced the arrival of the player on Friday evening with various reports in the British media claiming that the transfer fee involved is £19m. He has signed a long-term contract at the Vitality Stadium. This makes him the third most expensive signing in the history of the club after Jefferson Lerma and Nathan Ake. Dominic Solanke exits Liverpool after he was … [Read more...]
United dealt major blow in player’s pursuit
There are indications that Manchester United will no longer succeed in their pursuit of Bournemouth defender Nathan Ake who seems to be interesting other Premier League club. The 23-year-old is reported to be destined for a return to Chelsea having left the Stamford Bridge for the Vitality Stadium in 2017. United and Tottenham were reported to be the leaders in the race for the player according to Daily Telegraph before Chelsea surfaced in what seem like an attempt to claim what belongs to them. Chelsea have an agreement to resign the … [Read more...]
Man Utd face Tottenham battle for Bournemouth defender
Manchester United are reported to be keeping tab on Bournemouth defender Nathan Ake. The Red Devils are expected to face a tough competition from Tottenham for the player with reports that manager Mauricio Pochettino has made the 23-year-old his top target. The former Chelsea defender has been in fine form and Jose Mourinho has made him a target against the January transfer window. The Portuguese manager will be counting on his past relationship to convince the player having worked together at the Stamford Bridge when the Ake was much … [Read more...]
Deal Done: Club Confirms Defender’s Deal
Chelsea youngster Nathan Ake has been regarded as one of Chelsea stars expected to leave Stamford Bridge this summer after strongly linked with a permanent move to Bournemouth. The 22-year-old made 12 English top flight appearances for the Cherries last term before he was called back to Stamford Bridge in January to add to the options in Antonio Conte's defence. He was also able to play a little role in Chelsea’s Premier League title success and the FA Cup final. In a new development, the south coast club have completed his signing from … [Read more...]
Good News! Chelsea Eager For Deadline Move For Promising Striker
Chelsea are plotting a deadline move for Celtic striker Moussa Dembele. The striker is regarded as one of the best youngsters in Europe due to his impressive displays for the Scottish giants, scoring 20 goals in the first half of the season. There have been speculations about his future with the likes of Manchester City and Chelsea being his main suitors, the Blues have now stepped up their interest in the 20-year-old and could complete a deal before the end of the transfer window. Reports in the Metro claim that Dembele could leave Celtic … [Read more...]
Chelsea Dealt Huge Transfer Blow After Major Target Rules Out Move
Chelsea have been dealt a major blow in their pursuit of Roma defender Antonio Rüdiger following the defender's latest revelation. The Blues have been heavily linked with a number of defenders in the current transfer window after suggestions that Antonio Conte is keen on adding defensive reinforcements to his squad at the Stamford Bridge. However, one of their major targets, Antonio Rüdiger has dismissed reports linking with a move to Chelsea in an interview with Sky Sports. The Roma centre-back said: “I can only say that Conte is a great … [Read more...]
Chelsea Seniorman With 91% Pass Accuracy Set For Shock Move
Bournemouth are reportedly targeting a transfer for Chelsea defender John Terry in the January transfer window. The Blues skipper has not been able to nail a starting berth under Antonio Conte, making just nine appearances this season and could be further pegged back by the return of Nathan Ake from Bournemouth. Reports in the Daily Telegraph have it that the Cherries are interested in taking Terry on loan for the rest of the season. Chelsea recalled Nathan Ake on loan due to his impressive display under Eddie Howe but it appears the deal … [Read more...]
Done Deal! Antonio Conte Seals First January Transfer Deal
Chelsea have sealed their first deal in the January transfer window after recalling Nathan Ake from Bournemouth. The 21-year-old defender has been on an impressive form for the Cherries and netting on several occasions already under Eddie Howe this season, which has prompted the Blues to recall him from the loan that was supposed to be till the end of the current campaign, having joined last summer. It is understood that Conte wants to bring Ake in back to Stamford Bridge to offer him more options at Chelsea. The defender also confirmed his … [Read more...]
Antonio Conte Reveals Efforts To Recall Promising Youngster
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has revealed Nathan Ake could be recalled from Bournemouth. The 21-year-ols has impressed during his loan spell with the Cherries despite having a torrid start to life under Eddie Howe. The Chelsea youngster has been playing as a centre-back for Bournemouth and could offer Antonio Conte more options as the Italian boss looks to bolster his options for the second half of the Premier League. There are speculations that the youngster could return to his parent club after showing he could cut the grade in the Premier … [Read more...]
Eddie Howe Reveals Chelsea Could Seal Stunning Deal For Prem Star
Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe has revealed Chelsea have an option to recall Nathan Ake in January. The 21-year-old has enjoyed a bright stay with the Cherries, scoring three goals so far this season despite being a defender and Howe has confessed he wants him to stay for the rest of the season but fears the Blues may recall due to his performances so far. Speaking after their 3-1 loss to Southampton, the Cherries boss confirmed: ‘I thought Nathan Ake was excellent again, there is a release clause there where Chelsea can recall him. ‘But we … [Read more...]