Fenerbahce are in talks with Manchester City over a £7m deal for Netherlands defender Nathan Ake, the Turkish club have confirmed. Personal terms have been agreed with the 31-year-old, though sources have told BBC Sport that details for the transfer are still being finalised.
The deal, which could rise to £8.5m with add-ons, is expected to conclude shortly. Ake made three appearances for the Netherlands at the 2026 World Cup before their elimination by Morocco in the last 32.
“Fenerbahce in £7m talks with Man City for Nathan Ake; personal terms agreed.”
Fenerbahce presidential candidate Aziz Yildirim is keen to sign the defender, who joined City from Bournemouth in 2020 for £40m and has made 177 appearances for the club. Ake was expected to be sold this summer with one year remaining on his contract, having had limited game time in Pep Guardiola's final season in charge. He made just 17 starts across all competitions last season, with six of those coming in the Premier League.
"The player, who wore the jersey in the 2026 Fifa World Cup, will join our team in the Austria camp following the permission process," Fenerbahce said. Ake has won four Premier League titles, two FA Cups, two League Cups and the Champions League during his time at the Etihad Stadium.