Everton would be wise to pursue Nathan Ake for £12.9m valuation but wages could prove an issue
Everton are in line for a monumental transfer window as David Moyes looks to put Everton back among the best in the Premier League.
Defensive reinforcements are to be expected, and Nathan Ake is one of those names on the shortlist.
The Dutchman is a Premier League veteran at this stage of his career, having made 250 appearances in the English top flight throughout his career.
It has since been confirmed that Ake will leave Manchester City at the end of the current season, and with Everton holding previous interest, there could be a door for them to sign him.
Now, ahead of Everton’s transfer business, an update on an expected price for the 31-year-old has emerged, and it could be a bargain.
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How much could Everton sign Nathan Ake for?
Confirmation of Ake leaving Man City has opened the Everton door, with the Dutch international an excellent option to bolster the defence at Hill Dickinson.
The Toffees could end up striking one of the bargain deals of the summer, as reports out of Italy amid interest from Juventus, Milan, and Inter emerge and have detailed the expected valuation.
| Position | Appearances | Goals | Assists |
| Centre-Back | 265 | 19 | 11 |
| Left-Back | 84 | 5 | 2 |
| Defensive Midfield | 24 | 2 | 2 |
| Right-Back | 1 | – | – |
| Left Midfield | [1 | – | – |
According to Tuttomercatoweb, Ake could be available for as little as £8.6million with a highest valuation of £12.9m.
At those fees, the Toffees would be striking a bargain for an experienced competitor in the Premier League and a player that has a history of winning.
During his time at the Etihad, the Dutch defender has won four Premier League titles, two League Cups, one FA Cup and one Champions League.
The 31-year-old is also capable of playing at both left-back and centre-back and, unlike the potential acquisition of Ben White, offers a different profile to what Moyes currently has in Vitalii Mykolenko.
Having various options of players to come into the team can offer different solutions for any puzzle that may land in the way of the Toffees.
What are Nathan Ake’s wages at Everton?
One issue that could present itself when it comes to signing Ake is the defender’s reported £160,000 per week wages.
If at Everton, he would be one of the highest earners, with Jordan Pickford on a slightly lower salary of £150,000 per week.
Overall, the Blues may have to convince Ake to reduce his asking price in order to secure a transfer, but the promise of game time and European football could sway him to do so.
The Premier League is one of the best leagues in the world, and that will come as an advantage to the Friedkin Group in any transfer discussions.
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