Manchester City's management, at the initiative of head coach Pep Guardiola, is consistently continuing its squad reduction policy. The Spanish specialist has identified the players who will form the core of the team and has begun the process of saying goodbye to players who have not found their place in the main squad and are not given enough game practice.
As is known, the summer transfer window has closed in major European leagues. However, entry transfers are still open in some countries. In a few more days, this opportunity is also expected to end.
During the summer transfer window, the Citizens parted ways with a number of prominent players. Notable players including Kevin De Bruyne, Jack Grealish, Ilkay Gündoğan, Ederson, and Manuel Akanji have left the club. At the same time, young players Vitor Reis and Max Alleyn were also sold.
It was the departure of Akanji, Race, and Alleyn from the central defender position that created broader opportunities for Abduqodir Husanov. Guardiola decided to keep the Uzbek player in the team this season.
Now, reports are circulating about the departure of another experienced defender from the same position, Nathan Ake. The 30-year-old Dutch footballer is losing his place in the domestic competition, especially behind young and strong competitors like Husanov.
Currently, Tottenham intends to capitalize on this situation. The London club has initiated efforts to bring Nathan Aké to the team during the winter transfer window. They believe it's important to add an experienced player to the squad to ensure stability in the defense.
According to CaughtOffside, Tottenham Hotspur manager Thomas Frank expressed interest in Ake's transfer this summer. Now the club directors also support this idea. They believe that Nathan's extensive experience in the Premier League and European fields will be beneficial for Spurs.
Guardiola doesn't hide the fact that he is gradually giving up older players in the team. He primarily intends to rely on defenders like John Stones, Abdukodir Khusanov, Yoshko Guardiol, and Ruben Dias. Therefore, the likelihood of Ake playing regularly in the starting lineup is very low.
Nathan himself, having assessed the situation correctly, is not against changing the team and environment instead of staying on the bench. Especially in the season of preparation for the World Cup, he needs regular game practice.
Thus, the restructuring at Manchester City opens up great opportunities for Abdukodir Khusanov. If Ake leaves, the Uzbek defender will have the opportunity to play in even more matches.
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