Everton shown clear path to sign Nathan Ake this summer amid latest Man City future update
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Credit: Manh Tung, Breaking Media Tue 28 April 2026 9:24, UK Everton are expected to be involved in the race to sign Manchester City defender Nathan Ake if he leaves this summer.The defender’s minutes have been reduced this season amid the competition at the Etihad Stadium, with Marc Guehi’s January arrival only further decreasing the importance of his role in the squad.Ake moved to Man City from Bournemouth in 2020 and has won the Premier League four times since, making 174 appearances for the club. Recent years have seen an increase in injury issues for the 31-year-old, but he remains a quality defender likely to go to the World Cup with the Netherlands this summer.Everton transfer chiefs will have been put on alert by the news that Ake, despite having a year remaining on his contract, looks set to leave Man City this summer. 💸 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 offered chance to sign Nathan AkeFootball Insider exclusively revealed last month that Ake was likely to leave Man City this summer following the arrival of Guehi. Nathan AkeStats – Premier League 2025-26Appearances15Starts4Recoveries12Tackles8Duels won27Duel won %71.1%Ake’s appearances have been limited to mere minutes off the bench, with the defender spending a total of four Premier League minutes on the pitch since mid-January.The Athletic reported on Monday that Ake is expected to move on this summer, and Everton could well be among the main contenders.The Toffees reportedly worked on a deal last summer, but a bid never materialised.
The trio of James Tarkowski, Michael Keane and Jake O’Brien have done well to cover for the 23-year-old this season, but a fourth option must be sought this summer.Ake would be expected to be allowed to leave Man City for a reasonable price, considering his years of service at the Etihad Stadium.What Ake has said about his Manchester City futureAke started and played the full 90 minutes as Man City beat Arsenal in the Carabao Cup final last month, and the defender did similarly on Saturday as they beat Southampton in the FA Cup semi-final.The 31-year-old still has much to offer, and his treatment at the hands of Guardiola has been hard to explain at times. David Moyes and Everton will be waiting if the defender does leave for a new project this summer. 🔵 Everton FC Master Hub 🔵 The definitive digital directory for the Toffees.