Fresh update on Everton’s reported transfer interest in Manchester City’s Nathan Ake | OneFootball

A new update has offered a fresh take surrounding Manchester City’s Nathan Ake and previously reported transfer interest from Everton.

Earlier this week, speculation from Merseyside suggested David Moyes’ side were attempting an ambitious late-window swoop for the Dutch international, amid ongoing transfer suggestions surrounding other City players including Manuel Akanji.

The claim followed reports from insider accounts that Everton were working on a deal to bring Ake to the Hill Dickinson Stadium in the final stretch of the summer transfer market, at a time when Manuel Akanji continues to attract headlines involving Galatasaray.

The talk of Everton interest sparked intrigue among both City and Everton supporters, largely because of the scale of the move being touted. Ake has been a dependable figure under Pep Guardiola, celebrated for his ability to operate both centrally and at left-back, while also playing a key role in Manchester City’s treble-winning campaign.

For Everton, landing such a player would have been viewed as a significant coup, particularly as they continue to stabilise themselves in the Premier League after several challenging seasons, while also entering into a new era at their state-of-the-art stadium.

It also added further narrative to what has already been a dramatic window for City. Alongside uncertainty in defence, the club have been facing high-profile questions over Ederson’s future amid interest from Galatasaray. Any suggestion of losing another senior figure naturally heightened curiosity as to whether the club might be considering a late reshuffle.

However, according to a new update from the BBC’s Giulia Bould, Nathan Ake is not a transfer target for Everton during the final days of the summer transfer window, despite reports claiming otherwise.

This development clarifies the situation significantly, suggesting that Ake remains firmly part of Pep Guardiola’s plans heading into the new campaign. With his consistency and tactical flexibility, the 30-year-old continues to be regarded as one of the manager’s most trusted options, and City are unlikely to sanction his departure.

Looking ahead, the denial of Everton’s involvement does not entirely rule out further speculation around City’s defence. With Akanji’s name still surfacing in reports linking him to Galatasaray and Stones continuing to battle fitness concerns, it would not be a surprise if rival clubs explore the possibility of testing City’s resolve.

However, in Nathan Ake’s case, this latest update appears to close the door on one of the more ambitious stories of the summer. For City fans, the news will be welcomed as a reminder of squad stability, with Guardiola keen to avoid unnecessary disruption as the club look to compete on multiple fronts again this season.