Barcelona Sets Sights on Nathan Ake to Reunite Him with Former Man City Teammate in Ambitious Double Transfer Move

NATHAN AKE is reportedly a target for Barcelona this month.

The out-of-favour defender has only made 10 appearances in the Premier League this season for .

Barcelona are targeting Nathan AkeCredit: Alamy Joao Cancelo is also in talks over a return to the LaLiga giantsCredit: Getty

, 30, has been tipped for an exit from the Etihad during the transfer window in search of more gametime.

The Dutchman will be hoping to boost his chances of being on the plane with Holland to the World Cup in the US this summer.

He has already and has also had interest from former club Bournemouth and .

The Daily Mail have claimed that he also has admirers from LaLiga giants .

A move to Catalonia would see Ake reunite with former Man City team-mate Eric Garcia.

The two played together three times as Cityzens before the Spaniard made his 2021 move to Barcelona.

He could also link back up with Joao Cancelo, who is being targeted by ‘s side.

The former Man City full-back is being pursued by Barca in a deal from Saudi side Al-Hilal.

Ake may see his exit from the Eithad delayed due to current injuries in ‘s side.

and Ruben Dias were both hurt in the 1-1 draw against , leaving the team’s defensive options depleted.

Guardiola will have to rely on Ake and Abdukodir Khusanov as senior options to play in the heart of the defence.

The pair will likely be called up tonight as the Cityzens host Brighton at the Etihad.

Ake is valued at £21million and his contract is set to run until June 2027.

He has played 161 times for the club since his arrival in 2020 and won four Prem titles and a Champions League.

Meanwhile, Man City could make a move for Crystal Palace star Marc Guehi this month.

The club captain will be allowed to be met.

It is a steep transfer fee set by the Eagles, considering his contract is set to expire in the summer.

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