Nathan Ake

Kevin de Bruyne and Nathan Ake have previewed Man City's crunch Premier League clash with Liverpool on Sunday

Gabby Agbonlahor has delivered his verdict on what Man City should do with Nathan Ake - and a Liverpool factor is important.

Ake will not be joining Chelsea and their discussions with a superstar centre-half other than Koulibaly have now assumed greater importance.

Thomas Tuchel wanted a rebuild of his Chelsea defence and that is firmly underway at Stamford Bridge.

City are reportedly prepared to bid Juve's asking price for De Ligt in a development that is good news for Chelsea in one regard.

The RB Leipzig defender is one of the main names in mind to replace fellow left-footer Nathan Ake, but signing him might not be so easy.

A respected journalist has revealed an agreement between Ake and Chelsea, as well as Man City's transfer plans.

Erik ten Hag is ready to disappoint his old club Ajax by landing one of their top targets, while Chelsea are close to another signing from Man City.

Chelsea are in talks over a direct Rudiger replacement and his arrival could be good news for the trio chasing Colwill.

Chelsea looking into a possible deal to bring Ake back from City - but one observer insists they must set their sights higher and has named an ideal signing

The Chelsea owner is checking about the Manchester City double deal amid updates on two other defensive pursuits.

Tuchel is hot on the prospect of a Man City raid, and it could represent a viable alternative to the stalling De Ligt and Kounde deals.

Not always in favour at the Etihad Stadium, the Dutchman could get the chance to become part of Chelsea's defensive rebuild.

The defender knows Eddie Howe from their time together at Bournemouth, with a reunion reportedly on the cards at St James' Park

He worked under Eddie Howe at Bournemouth and has now been identified as a target on Tyneside.

West Ham face competition for a Man City star as a European giant has reportedly arrived on the scene for his signature

The feel-good factor about West Ham has been underlined by two top stars both apparently making prioritising moves to the London Stadium

David Moyes is facing a defensive nightmare after Kurt Zouma was added to the Hammers' injury list.

Guardiola was quick to praise his players despite a disjointed display and a Kyle Walker red card seeing them slip to defeat at Leipzig

West Ham are eyeing raid on Manchester City, but Pep Guardiola's side are considering a major twist to the deal

The Magpies boss has a certain type of player in mind to do what is necessary to stave off relegation.

Man City are willing to sell a £41m signing in order to help fund a huge Juventus bid, though they could face stiff competition from Chelsea

Pep Guardiola has refused to back down after his emotive plea to the Man City fanbase courted controversy midweek.

Keane claims that Pep Guardiola will now confirm in his own mind that the City man is the club's fourth-choice centre-back.

The rarely seen City man is emerging as a serious Plan B for Arsenal should the Gunners fail in a summer approach for a top target

Nathan Ake also spoke to the press, and gave his verdict on the reasons behind Man City faltering.

Pep Guardiola's men will get their European campaign underway in less than two weeks when Portuguese champions Porto head to The Etihad.

The Old Trafford coach's hopes were again dashed despite United doing business on deadline day.

“It was poor organisation at the back that cost them so many points, and that’s not only Eddie Howe’s fault."

The Dutchman spoke to Man City's website regarding his decision to join Man City over several other interested parties.