Newcastle United are monitoring the state of affairs of Manchester Metropolis defender Nathan Ake forward of the winter switch window, .
Supervisor Eddie Howe needs to bolster his defensive choices for the second half of the season.
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Ake is open to leaving Man Metropolis, having began only one Premier League sport this time period.
The 30-year-old has performed 159 video games for Man Metropolis, successful 4 Premier League titles and one Champions League.
Newcastle are usually not the one membership eager on the versatile defender, with West Ham United additionally excited about securing his providers.
Nonetheless, he has rejected them as he’s reluctant to affix a membership battling in opposition to relegation.
Bournemouth and Crystal Palace are additionally monitoring him, however he should persuade Man Metropolis boss Pep Guardiola to permit him to depart within the midst of a Premier League title problem.
Becoming a member of Newcastle might be extra interesting to Ake as they’re enjoying within the Champions League. Nonetheless, he’ll solely be a short-term resolution as he turns 31 in February.
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The Magpies may have to attend till summer time to get youthful defenders, however a transfer for Ake is sensible as Howe is determined to strengthen his defensive ranks for the second half of the marketing campaign.
Newcastle have conceded 24 objectives in 19 league video games this time period, preserving simply 5 clear sheets – the final one got here in October.
They want vital enhancements on the again if they’re severe about turning their season round.