Tottenham Hotspur Plans Reopening Talks for Manchester City Defender Nathan Ake

Tottenham Hotspur is considering re-opening talks with Manchester City in the January transfer window to sign versatile defender Nathan Ake, who is currently not a first-choice player under Pep Guardiola. Head coach Thomas Frank aims to add an experienced player who can cover both centre-back and left-back, addressing injury concerns and depth issues in Spurs' defense. Ake's Champions League experience and flexibility make him an attractive target, with his market value estimated between £15–20 million. Tottenham had previously pursued Ake and came close to signing winger Savinho from Manchester City, a deal blocked by City despite the player's willingness to join Spurs. Additionally, Tottenham recently secured the signing of forward Randal Kolo Muani, beating Juventus to the player after months of negotiations. The club's January moves appear focused on bolstering squad quality to compete for European qualification and major trophies.