Why Nathan Ake is linked with Chelsea, Man City and SpursNathan Ake is reportedly a transfer target for Chelsea, Manchester City and Tottenham. Despite being only 24 years old, Ake has more than eight years' experience in England, having moved to Chelsea from Feyenoord in the summer of 2011. Of current Premier League defenders aged 25 or under, only Hector Bellerin and John Stones have racked up more top-flight minutes. Speaking after scoring his first goal in the Premier League with Bournemouth back in 2016, Ake said: "I can't complain playing at centre-back. Despite being only 5ft 11in, Ake ranks impressively for headed clearances and has also chipped in with 11 goals during his Premier League career, of which six have been headers.

Source: Sky sports December 12, 2019 09:56 UTC