Everton must accelerate Nathan Ake plans becase of what Man United are cooking up

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Credit: Imago Everton must accelerate Nathan Ake plans becase of what Man United are cooking up Fri 27 March 2026 7:15, UK Everton need to forget about targeting Myles Lewis-Skelly and accelerate efforts to sign Nathan Ake as Man United join the race for the Arsenal star.David Moyes wants to bolster his left-back options this summer after a season of having just one senior, recognised player in that position in Vitaliy Mykolenko.The Ukrainian international has impressed and is in line for a new contract, so the Toffees will need to sign a player who is happy to rotate and share minutes next season.Myles Lewis-Skelly has been a long-time target for Everton as he struggles for minutes at title-chasing Arsenal behind Riccardo Calafiori and Piero Hincapie.They have now been joined in the race to sign the teenager by Man United, and so Everton’s transfer efforts must start to turn to Ake rather than Lewis-Skelly. 💸 Everton Transfer News 💸 Get the latest recruitment inside track from the Hill Dickinson Stadium: exclusive updates on the pursuit of Liam Delap, the Friedkin Group’s summer budget, and Jack Grealish’s permanent future. VISIT THE EVERTON TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Everton must focus efforts on Nathan Ake as Myles Lewis-Skelly move looks out of reachSources have revealed to Football Insider that City want to sell Ake before he can depart for free at the end of his contract next summer, with Everton being closely linked to his services over the last few months.He has struggled for minutes under Pep Guardiola this season, but was handed a rare start ahead of the injured Marc Guehi in the Carabao Cup final as he put in a strong performance to help City lift the trophy.PlayerNathan AkeMyles Lewis-SkellyAppearances1414Minutes488′312′Successful tackles per 900.920.87Clearances per 904.612.31Interceptions per 900.740.58Accurate passes per 9061.642.7Ake vs Lewis-Skelly 2025-26 PL statsLewis-Skelly is the other Premier League player who can play at left-back that the Toffees are known to be tracking, but they could face a real battle to sign him this summer.Man United are interested in signing Lewis-Skelly, as revealed by Football Insider, and he would surely choose a move to Old Trafford over the Hill Dickinson Stadium.The Red Devils are on track to qualify for the Champions League, while Everton are close but currently look more likely to make the Europa or Conference League.Luke Shaw is 30-years-old and Tyrell Malacia looks set to leave this summer, so there is a clear path for the 19-year-old to be first choice left-back at United very soon.Everton are not as attractive a proposition, and so it does feel like they stand little chance of getting a deal done for Lewis-Skelly this summer.Ake would be a left-back option in Moyes’ squad, and his reliability cannot be questioned despite a recent lack of minutes.The Toffees need to accelerate plans to sign him this summer now that United have joined the race for Lewis-Skelly.Mykolenko contract situation means Ake is more realistic than Lewis-SkellyMykolenko is approaching the end of his current deal, but Moyes wants him to stay, as he is a big fan of his abilities.He is surely set to extend his contract, which would leave the Toffees looking for a left-back who is not after constant minutes.Ake has performed better than Lewis-Skelly this season, but is also 12 years older than the Arsenal man and will be happier to rotate if Everton are in European competition.That means a move for him looks much more realistic, and his extensive experience in UEFA competitions could prove to be a vital asset to Moyes’ side if they are able to qualify for one of the three this season. 🔵 Everton FC Master Hub 🔵 The definitive digital directory for the Toffees.

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