The key factor holding up Nathan Ake’s return to Chelsea

A contemporary perception into the continued efforts of Chelsea to land Nathan Ake from Premier League rivals Manchester Metropolis has been offered on Thursday.

The final couple of weeks, in fact, have seen the switch crew at Stamford Bridge step up efforts to strengthen the membership’s backline in a serious manner.

On the again of the free agent departures of each Andreas Christensen and Antonio Rudiger, the Blues have been compelled into a serious reshuffle, with no fewer than three additions to the center of the membership’s defence now understood to be on the agenda.

Becoming a member of Kalidou Koulibaly and Presnel Kimpembe on the prime of Thomas Tuchel’s wishlist, in the meantime, comes the aforementioned Ake.

Dutch worldwide Ake spent the early years of his profession growing in west London, earlier than departing for normal game-time with AFC Bournemouth in 2017.

Now sitting behind the likes of Ruben Dias, Aymeric Laporte and John Stones in Manchester, although, Chelsea are eager to reunite with the 27-year-old forward of the brand new season.

LONDON, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 03: Nathan Aké appears on throughout the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and AFC Bournemouth at Selhurst Park on December 3, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photograph by Sebastian Frej/MB Media/Getty Photos)

And now, as alluded to above, a contemporary perception into the scenario has been offered.

The information comes courtesy of the dependable Nizaar Kinsella, who reiterates that an settlement, price a payment within the area of £45 million, has been reached between the respective boards on the Etihad and Stamford Bridge.

The switch truly being pushed over the road, although, is being held up by Pep Guardiola and co, who’ve made it clear that they won’t permit Ake to depart till an acceptable alternative has been secured.

#Chelsea have agreed a deal in precept to signal Nathan Ake for round £45M however are ready for Metropolis to signal a alternative earlier than they offer Ake the inexperienced gentle to go away.

[via @NizaarKinsella]

— Absolute Chelsea (@AbsoluteChelsea) July 14, 2022

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