Nathan Ake has glaring flaw that he must improve at Man City

straight to your inboxNapoli still haven't received an acceptable offer for Manchester City target Kalidou Koulibaly, their president has said.Koulibaly is an option for City, who are looking to further strengthen their central defensive options following the £41m arrival of Nathan Ake from relegated Bournemouth.However, City and Napoli are yet to agree a deal for the Senegalese defender, despite some reports in Italy saying Koulibaly was close to joining the Blues.In the past, Napoli president

straight to your inboxManchester City are considering a move for Juventus left-back Alex Sandro, according to reports.Pep Guardiola has already strengthened his defence this summer with the acquisition of Nathan Ake from Bournemouth but he wants another centre-back after City's defensive struggles this season.Kalidou Koulibaly is the club's top target to strengthen in the middle of defence but left-back has also proven a troubled position throughout the campaign.The Blues opted against splashing

straight to your inboxManchester City's first two signings of the summer will both sit next to members of the team's leadership group in the home dressing room at the Etihad.City have moved early to secure Ferran Torres from Valencia and Nathan Ake from Bournemouth and the pair will take their place for games in the Blues' state-of-the-art facility at the stadium that was redeveloped in 2017.

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola does not sugarcoat how difficult he makes life for the central defenders in his teams.The Manchester City manager has played an unapologetically high line throughout his coaching career as he looks for his teams to be able to control the ball and the game away from potentially dangerous areas near their own goal.In the words of director of football Txiki Begiristain: "You’ve got a ******* of a job if you’re a central defender in this team."Nathan Ake has

straight to your inboxManchester City are already making statements in the transfer market ahead of next season, having officially signed Ferran Torres and Nathan Ake for a combined total of around £61m.Pep Guardiola appear intent on improving next year in order to regain their Premier League crown, with the sizeable investment in the latter being particularly notable.Ake cost £41m despite his club suffering relegation, but City have supposedly chased his signature for quite some time.

straight to your inboxNew Manchester City defender Nathan Ake said he can't wait to get started at the club after completing his move from Bournemouth.Ake has signed a five-year contract at the Etihad to bolster Pep Guardiola's defensive ranks, with City still in the market for a new centre-back. Netherlands international Ake knows he faces a fight for a first-team spot at City, as he became the fifth recognised centre-back in the squad.

straight to your inbox Manchester City have completed the signing of Bournemouth defender Nathan Ake as Pep Guardiola's rebuild begins to take shape for next season. Ferran Torres, the exciting young Spanish winger, has already been confirmed as a Blue this week in a £21m deal with Valencia.

straight to your inboxJoleon Lescott is more confident that Nathan Ake would prove his worth at Manchester City than he is Kalidou Koulibaly.The Blues are close to making Ake their second major signing of the summer after Ferran Torres's move was officially confirmed on Tuesday evening, with the club having agreed a £41m deal with Bournemouth.That is not expected to be the end of their strengthening of the defence this summer though.

straight to your inboxFerran Torres has become Manchester City's first major signing of the summer after completing his £20.8million transfer from Valencia.Torres, 20, will offer some much-needed pace into City's attack, and will take the place in the first team squad left by Leroy Sane.With Sane spending all-but 11 minutes of the 2019/20 season injured, City have had to cope with Raheem Sterling and Riyad Mahrez as their primary wingers, supported by stints from Phil Foden, Bernardo Silva and

straight to your inboxThe transfer window is now officially open until October, and transfer activity looks to be ramping up around Europe, with Manchester City closing in on the £40million purchase of Bournemouth defender Nathan Ake ahead of the new campaign.The MEN understands that City are close to agreeing a deal for £40million, with an extra £1million in add-ons, but the deal has not yet been struck.

Manchester City have overpaid to sign Nathan Ake from Bournemouth.City are closing in on a £40million deal to sign the defender following Bournemouth's relegation from the Premier League.

straight to your inboxHere are your Manchester City evening headlines for Thursday July 30.City close to completing Ake dealManchester City are on the verge of completing a £40million deal for Nathan Ake.They are in advanced talks with Bournemouth and look set to sign the centre-back in the coming days.An agreement has not yet been reached, but City are believed to be close to securing Ake’s transfer.Pep Guardiola is looking to strengthen his defensive options following last summer’s departure

straight to your inbox Manchester City fans hit back at Liverpool great Jamie Carragher after he aired his doubts over the club's move for Nathan Ake. The 25-year-old is expected to join City after the Blues agreed a fee with Bournemouth for the Netherlands international following their relegation to the Championship last week.