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Manchester City keen to boost homegrown numbers with Nathan Ake signing?

Manchester City are allegedly looking to boost their homegrown numbers with the signing of Bournemouth defender Nathan Ake.

Manchester City have reportedly opted to pursue a deal for Bournemouth defender Nathan Ake.

The Premier League champions are in the market for a new centre-back this summer as a result of Vincent Kompany's departure and Nicolas Otamendi's potential exit.

Leicester City's Harry Maguire remains an option, although Pep Guardiola is said to be against meeting the England international's £90m valuation.

According to The Mirror, that has led to Ake emerging as a possibility for City, who are required to bring in a homegrown player to meet Premier League regulations.

Despite representing the Netherlands on the international stage, the 24-year-old meets that criteria as a result of coming through the Chelsea academy setup.

Ake - also capable of playing at left-back and in central midfield - would cost in the region of £40m.

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