This looks like a superb signing for City, who needed to improve on their defensive options this summer, with Ake showing fine form for Bournemouth despite their relegation this season. Despite a pre-season riddled with disruption and … Instead, the defender ended up across town at Man City after Pep Guardiola sealed a £41million move for the centre-back. But deep down, the players knew it was the wrong approach.” – Which game is Wayne Rooney talking about? Manchester City supporters have been left impressed by Nathan Ake following his debut for the club. Solskjaer has been looking for a new center back with Kalidou Koulibaly, Dayot Upamecano and others linked to line up alongside Harry Maguire. For other inquiries, Contact Us.

The Red Devils could also have done with a proper partner for Harry Maguire after an unconvincing campaign from the likes of Victor Lindelof and Eric Bailly. But Ake said signing for Premier League runners-up City was a "dream". What he's done in the game speaks for itself. Comments are subject to our community guidelines, which can be viewed, United were interested in Ake but could not raise the funds to buy him, Nathan Ake post emotional video to Bournemouth fans after completing move to Man City, the defender ended up across town at Man City after Pep Guardiola sealed a £41million move for the centre-back, MAN UTD NEWS LIVE: Click here for the latest United news, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). The solid displays of the Netherlands international also saw him recently linked with Manchester United and Chelsea by the Sun, but it appears they’re going to miss out on a deal. Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. I was afraid when I joined Real Madrid - Mendy, Osimhen handed first Napoli start against Genoa, Liverpool misfit Karius to join Union Berlin on season-long loan, Liverpool misfit Karius to join Union Berlin on loan, Lewandowski benched by Bayern Munich for the first time in two years, Lewandowski benched by Bayern for the first time in two years, Premier League clubs must 'step up to the plate' to support struggling EFL sides, says culture secretary, Premier League clubs must 'step up' and support EFL - Dowden, The future of Chelsea belongs to Havertz - but Mount and Hudson-Odoi have their parts to play, Havertz is Chelsea's future - but so are Mount and CHO, Thiago and Alisson face Liverpool fitness tests ahead of Arsenal clash, Thiago and Alisson injury doubts for Arsenal clash, Premier League is going to enjoy Eze – Crystal Palace’s Kouyate, Guardiola confirms Jesus to be sidelined for one month, Klopp doesn't consider Arsenal as title challengers, Arteta aspiring for Arsenal to reach Liverpool's level, Referee right on VAR call - Zidane on crucial penalty award, Arsenal injury boost as Tierney returns to full training, No 'secret recipe' to Liverpool home form, says Klopp, Thiago backed for Liverpool success by Souness - however there is 'question mark' about Diogo Jota, Thiago to shine but question mark over Jota - Souness, RB Leipzig did not sign Haaland as they would not have started him, admits Rangnick, 'Haaland wouldn't have started at RB Leipzig', Brighton star Lamptey undecided on international future, Lamptey undecided on international future, 'I don't like to shout at anybody' - Alisson reveals how he controls Liverpool defence, Alisson reveals how he controls Liverpool defence, ‘There was a chance’ - Mourinho reveals he was close to joining Newcastle as he calls himself 'a little Magpie', 'Little Magpie' Mourinho: I was close to joining Newcastle, Mbappe has 'all the qualities' to be a Ballon D'Or winner, says Anelka, 'Mbappe has all the qualities to be a Ballon D'Or winner', Arsenal weren't the eighth best team in the Premier League last season - Klopp, Arsenal weren't the eighth best team in the PL - Klopp, League One club Oxford left stranded after antibacterial spray sidelines bus, League One club stranded after spray sidelines bus. Ake could have been an experienced option to slot in next to captain Harry Maguire. “Ferguson kept saying we’re Manchester United and we are going to attack. Chelsea, meanwhile, let Ake go earlier in his career and may well be living to regret that now as he’s improved a lot after gaining experience in the Premier League. Manchester United and Chelsea have reportedly been beaten to the transfer of Bournemouth defender Nathan Ake. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Click here to find out.