As the winter transfer window in European football approaches, the possibility of an interesting partnership between two giant clubs - Manchester City and Real Madrid - has come to the forefront. The Madrid club is considering various options to quickly resolve serious problems arising in the team's defense.
Earlier, the "Royal Club" raised the issue of loaning the talented Uzbek defender Abdukodir Khusanov, who remained on the bench with the "citizens," as a way out of the crisis caused by injuries. However, experts believe that due to the 21-year-old's high potential, Manchester City is not ready to let him go easily.
Therefore, the English giant is offering the Madrid side an alternative option. This refers to experienced Dutch defender Nathan Ake. His future with Pep Guardiola's team remains uncertain. In particular, the coaching staff of the Netherlands national team requires regular game practice from Ake to participate in the 2026 World Cup.
Following this request, the 30-year-old defender began searching for a new club, and Manchester City is ready to sell him in the January transfer window. Given the current situation, the Citizens are offering Ache's services to Real Madrid.
This was reported by Defensa Central. According to the source, the Manchester club aims to earn around €30 million for the experienced defender. However, this amount doesn't quite satisfy the "Royal Club" management.
Because in their 2026 transfer strategy, Real Madrid prioritizes young and promising players who can serve the team for a long time over older stars who require high salaries.
Meanwhile, another serious rival emerged around Acké's fate. Real Madrid's fierce rival, Barcelona, is also showing serious interest in the Dutch defender due to defensive issues. The Catalan club also lacks skilled defenders.
For information, Nathan Ake has been playing for Manchester City since the summer of 2020. His current contract with the club runs until June 30, 2027. According to Transfermarkt, the player's market value is currently estimated at around €18 million.
In short, as the winter transfer window approaches, this transfer triangle between Real Madrid, Manchester City, and Barcelona will intensify, clearly providing new intrigues for the fans.
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