The versatile left-back, 19, has a release clause in his contract which would see him leave for around £8million. Manchester City are looking to hijack Valentin Barco from Brighton Credit: EPA City sources have confirmed their interest although it is not yet clear if he would go straight into Pep Guardiola’s squad if they win the race. Other young players have arrived at the Etihad...Full Story »

Chelsea are pursuing a deal to re-sign Nathan Ake as head coach Thomas Tuchel looks to reshape his defence, sources have told ESPN. Chelsea are in the market for at least two centre-backs having lost Andreas Christensen and Antonio Rudiger on free transfers to Barcelona and Real Madrid respectively. The Stamford Bridge club hold an interest in Juventus defender Matthijs de Ligt and Sevilla's...Full Story »

Thomas Tuchel is targeting the Dutch international as he looks to re-build his defence at Stamford Bridge for the new season. Nathan Ake has won two Premier League titles in his two years at Manchester City Credit: Getty However the champions have no plans to sell the former Bournemouth defender who only joined them two years ago in a £40million deal. Ake was on the books of Chelsea for ...Full Story »

AC Milan are engaged in a battle for the Scudetto this term, and it is likely to come down to themselves and their local rivals, Inter, however the Rossoneri are looking to give their chances a boost by signing Manchester Citydefender Nathan Ake in January. Simon Kjaer has been ruled out for the remainder of the season with a knee ligament injury, so the Italian club are looking to replace hi...Full Story »