Ake Faces Limited Playing Time at City

Underutilization in the Squad

Nathan Ake, aged 30, has encountered challenges in securing playing time under the management of Pep Guardiola this season, having only made one start in his eight appearances in the Premier League.

Transfer Speculations Emerge

As reported by the Spanish publication Sport, Manchester City is open to selling the Dutch defender for a price in the vicinity of £21 million, attracting interest from FC Barcelona.

Financial Hurdles for Barcelona

However, the report highlights that Barcelona may face difficulties in finalizing the transfer due to persistent financial struggles.

Need for Defensive Reinforcements

In light of Andreas Christensen’s ACL injury and Ronald Araujo’s recent mental health struggles, Barcelona is actively seeking to bolster their defensive lineup in the upcoming January transfer window.