It comes as no surprise that Manchester City are looking at Nathan Ake to help fill the defensive void left by Vincent Kompany or simply provide further backup.
Ake, who left Chelsea for Bournemouth in 2017, has over the past three years developed into a reliable and composed central defender who is comfortable with the ball at his feet.
The 25-year-old is reported to have a £35million price tag, which is a small sum for City, yet how would he fit into Pep Guardiola's defence? Here, Sportsmail takes a closer at the pros and cons should City make a move for him.