Chelsea's search for a new left-sided centre-back continues following the exit of Antonio Rudiger last month. Rudiger leaving the club means a massive presence on the pitch needs to be replaced for the Blues.
Thomas Tuchel has a shortlist of central defenders he wants to bring to Stamford Bridge. Among those is Nathan Ake, who Chelsea are readying an offer for, as football.london reported on Thursday.
The 27-year-old, who now plays for Manchester City, left Chelsea on a permanent deal in 2017 to join AFC Bournemouth. Ake's reason for leaving the Blues was his desire to want more first-team football.
