Arsenal are considering a permanent move to bolster their defence this month with Bournemouth's Nathan Ake emerging as an alternative target to Jerome Boateng. The Gunners were linked with signing the Bayern Munich defender on a loan deal this window but with Champions League qualification still a possibility, they may opt for Ake in a big-money move. Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe is braced for bids for Ake after his side were drawn into a relegation scrap. As part of the deal which saw the Dutchman move to the south coast, Chelsea have an option to re-sign Ake for £40 million. The Gunners are still considering a loan move for Boateng as the defender enters the final 18 months of his contract.

Source: Express January 22, 2020 11:37 UTC