According to a recent report by the Telegraph, Manchester United are looking to secure the services of Bournemouth defender Nathan Ake. However, it has also been disclosed that the Red Devils will need to be patient and see whether Chelsea decides to re-sign the Cherries centre-back by activating their buy-back clause which is believed to be around £40m.
Nathan Ake’s Majestic Form In The Premier League This Season
Ake has made an excellent impression for the Dorset-based outfit so far this season following a number of solid displays at the back while playing as a centre-half under Eddie Howe’s tutelage at the Vitality Stadium. He has managed to establish a brilliant centre-back partnership with Steve Cook and their positive contributions in defence has helped the Cherries climb to the 6th position in the Premier League table.
The Dutch sensation has featured in 8 matches for Bournemouth in the league and has got one goal to his name so far. Ake has also secured eight international caps for Holland and is expected to make more appearances for his nation in the coming months.
What Will The Holland Centre-back Offer To Mourinho’s Side?
The ex-Chelsea defensive ace has taken great strides since his switch to Bournemouth in the summer of 2017. Eddie Howe has managed to get the best out of his talents over the past couple of seasons. Ake is currently one of the most reliable centre-backs in the top tier of England, and his ‘no-nonsense’ way of defending has helped the Cherries keep some critical clean sheets during this campaign.
The Dutch sensation has slowly developed himself into a class act in defence and has a knack for making well-timed challenges. The Cherries talent is physically strong and is quite imposing at both ends of the pitch. He is a significant threat from dead-ball situations and is more than capable of finding the back of the net if a chance presents itself.
Will Recruiting The Dutch Defender Be A Wise Move For The Red Devils?
The 23-year-old is precisely the type of player who can help Jose Mourinho’s side improve on their poor defensive record so far this season. Ake is yet to hit his prime years which means that United should try and bring him to Old Trafford so that they can get the best out of him over the next few years.
