Fenerbahce have claimed they have struck a deal with Nathan Ake for the defender to join from Manchester City.
The Turkish club, who were runners-up in the SuperLig last year, said the Netherlands international had agreed a contract with them.
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However, City’s view is that no move has been arranged, though they are in positive conversations with Fenerbahce and are hopeful they can settle on a £7m transfer, rising to £8.5m in add-ons.
Ake is entering the last year of his contract with City, meaning this summer is the last realistic chance to recoup a fee for him.
Man City’s view is that no move for Nathan Ake has been arranged (Getty)
“Our club has reached an agreement with and signed a contract with Nathan Ake, a player for the Dutch national team,” Fenerbahce said in a statement.
“Ake, who has been playing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, will join our team at the Austrian training camp after his leave of absence.”
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Ake cost City £41m from Bournemouth in 2021 and has gone on to make 177 appearances, scoring 10 goals. He figured most often in the treble season of 2022-23 and the following campaign.
While he made 32 appearances last season, he only started six Premier League games, though he began the Carabao Cup final win over Arsenal.
But with Josko Gvardiol signing a new contract, Marc Guehi arriving in January, Abdukodir Khusanov improving and Ruben Dias remaining at the Etihad Stadium, he faces being fifth-choice centre-back next year.
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