Manchester City identify their two top targets to replace Nathan Aké

Manchester City have identified two defenders who could replace Nathan Aké.

The Dutch defender looks set to join Chelsea with the Blues making a strong move for their former defender.

Thomas Tuchel's side have already agreed personal terms with the player.

Manchester City two Aké replacements

🚨 El City valora ir a por KOUNDE o a por PAU TORRES si Nathan Aké sale al Chelsea

🇬🇧 Ambos gustan mucho en Manchester, pero la venta de Aké es la clave

💫 Kounde: saben que no es fácil por las pretensiones del Sevilla y por el interés del Barça

En breve @espn @ESPNDeportes
— Rodrigo Fáez 🕶🐝 (@RodrigoFaez) July 14, 2022

According to ESPN Deportes journalist, Rodrigo Fáez, City are targeting Jules Koundé and Pau Torres.

Koundé has been subject to lots of interest from all around Europe.

The French defender has been linked with FC Barcelona, PSG and Chelsea.

City know that a move for Koundé could be difficult due to Sevilla's demands and Barça trying to close a deal.

Pau Torres has also attracted plenty of interest following his role in helping Villarreal reach the Champions League semi-finals.

The Spaniard would also be a direct replacement for Aké as he is a left-footed defender.

He is likely to be much more attainable with the Yellow Submarine open to selling him, and Torres having a 55m euro release clause.

Chelsea have agreed a deal in principle to sign Aké

#Chelsea have agreed a deal in principle to sign Nathan Ake for around £45M but are waiting for City to sign a replacement before they give Ake the green light to leave.

[via @NizaarKinsella]
— Absolute Chelsea (@AbsoluteChelsea) July 14, 2022

The Blues are now waiting for City to sign a replacement and give the move the green light.