Fenerbahçe sporting director Oğuz Çetin is about to meet Hugo Viana, Manchester City sporting director, to discuss a potential signing of defender Nathan Ake, who is under contract at the Etihad Stadium until June 2027.
Fenerbahçe, who are looking to end a 12-year title drought in the Süper Lig, are looking to bolster their squad with elite players, while the Manchester City hierarchy are also preparing for a recruitment drive, including finalizing a British record signing for Nottingham Forest youngster Elliot Anderson.
Ake, who stood out at City for his versatility, playing both as a left-back and as a defender, could be a valuable addition to the Turkish team. With the departure of players like John Stones and Bernardo Silva on free transfers, City's structure is trying to reduce the average age of the first team and increase salary flexibility for new reinforcements.
The question remains whether Fenerbahce will be able to present a sufficiently attractive proposal that satisfies both Manchester City's assessment and Ake's personal terms as the summer transfer window approaches.