Nathan Ake Getty Images December 30, 2025, 9:30 p.m

Manchester City defender Nathan Ake has found himself at the center of transfer rumors ahead of the winter window.

As reported by TalkSport, the leadership of the townspeople does not object to the sale of the 30-year-old football player and set an unexpectedly low price tag for him — about 30 million euros. This price is determined by the desire of the club to unload the squad and give the player the opportunity to find a new team.

Despite the affordability and scarcity of playing time under Pep Guardiola, Nathan Ake has already managed to block one of the options to continue his career. The defender rejected the offer of West Ham, who is currently in the relegation zone of the Premier League.

In the current season, Nathan started only once in the EPL match, losing to the competition of Yoshko Guardiola and the young Nico O’Reilly. The defender aims to play consistently in order to guarantee himself a place in the Dutch national team at the upcoming World Cup. Ake’s priority is clubs competing in European cups or fighting for trophies.

In addition to West Ham, the real giants of European football are showing interest in the Dutchman. In particular, the Spanish Barcelona sees Ake as an ideal defensive reinforcement due to his versatility (ability to play centrally and on the left wing).

For now, Nathan Ake remains in Manchester, but the low price and the player’s desire for a change of scenery make him one of the most desirable lots in the January transfer market.