MX23RW : Thursday, November 7 23:45:15| >> :60:3433:3433:

Manchester United 'have Nathan Ake doubts'

Man United 'have Nathan Ake doubts'
© Reuters
Manchester United are reluctant to make a move for Bournemouth defender Nathan Ake, according to a report.

Manchester United are reportedly reluctant to make a move for Bournemouth defender Nathan Ake despite the recent speculation linking the Dutchman with a switch to Old Trafford.

Ake, 23, spent the first half of the 2016-17 campaign on loan at Bournemouth from Chelsea, before joining the Cherries on a permanent deal in the summer of 2017.

Eddie Howe's team paid £20m to secure the centre-back's signature, and he has impressed at the Vitality Stadium.

Ake again put in a positive performance against United at the weekend, and it has previously been reported that the Red Devils are interested in the Netherlands international.

However, according to the Manchester Evening News, United boss Jose Mourinho has concerns over Ake's positional sense, and the 20-time English champions see the deal as a risk when considering the fee that would be involved.

Meanwhile, the same report claims that United fear missing out to Chelsea, who are believed to have first refusal on their former player.

Mourinho reportedly has £100m to spend in the January transfer window, with a new centre-back and a new striker on the Portuguese's wishlist.

ID:340673: cacheID:340673:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:restore:2631:
Restore Data
Share this article now:
Nathan Ake in action for Bournemouth in August 2018
Read Next:
Chelsea 'have first refusal on Ake'
>
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool108111961325
2Manchester CityMan City1072121111023
3Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest10541147719
4Chelsea105322012818
5Arsenal105321711618
6Aston Villa105321715218
7Tottenham HotspurSpurs1051422111116
8Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton104421714316
9Fulham104331413115
10Bournemouth104331312115
11Newcastle UnitedNewcastle104331010015
12Brentford104151920-113
13Manchester UnitedMan Utd10334912-312
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham103251319-611
15Leicester CityLeicester102441418-410
16Everton102351017-79
17Crystal Palace10145813-57
18Ipswich TownIpswich100551021-115
19Southampton10118719-124
20Wolverhampton WanderersWolves100371427-133


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!