Chelsea will “100 per cent” be looking to re-sign Nathan Ake this summer, according to transfer insider Dean Jones.
With Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen already moved on, Thomas Tuchel desperately needs defensive acquisitions in the months ahead and Jones reckons a return to Stamford Bridge could be on the cards for Ake
Heading into pre-season, the Chelsea boss has just four senior centre-backs at his disposal and that includes Cesar Azpilicueta, whose own long-term future in west London isn’t yet secured.
Two of those are Malang Sarr and Trevoh Chalobah, who’re both inexperienced at senior level, meaning the Club World Cup winners must strengthen at the heart of their defence.
They’ve been linked with Jules Kounde, but the Telegraph believe that Tuchel holds a long-term interest in Ake, who came through the ranks at Chelsea and made 17 appearances before leaving for Bournemouth.
The report adds that Ake, who cost Manchester City £40m in 2020, could be the perfect replacement for Rudiger, while the Blues are also attracted to his ability to play at left-back and in midfield.
