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title: "Hutton says Newcastle could be exploited in Ake pursuit"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Crippy Cooke"
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published: "2022-06-10T07:00:00Z"
modified: "2022-06-10T07:00:00Z"
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# Hutton says Newcastle could be exploited in Ake pursuit

[Nathan Ake has an uncertain future at Manchester City](https://manchestercity.vitalfootball.co.uk/from-41m-to-22-5m-injuries-unwanted-by-pep-man-city-signing-27-y-o-was-mistake-opinion/) after struggling for playing time this season and Newcastle United are hoping to capitalise on the situation. They want the 27-year-old to accompany Jamaal Lascelles, Fabian Schar and Dan Burn at centre-back next season, but City’s asking price for Ake is very steep.

The Premier League champions want £50m for the Netherlands international, which is [nearly £10m more than they spent](https://manchestercity.vitalfootball.co.uk/man-city-accused-over-overpaying-for-bit-part-player-as-27-y-o-braces-for-summer-exit/) to sign him from Bournemouth in 2020. Ake isn’t a regular under Pep Guardiola but has an inflated valuation and Alan Hutton believes this will be common for Newcastle due to their newfound lucrative resources.

He told [Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/newcastle-facing-big-problem-50m-ake-report/): “I think it’s a problem for them, no matter what market they shop in. Whether it be England or abroad, all these clubs know that Newcastle could be a powerhouse moving forward. They’ve got rich owners and for that, there will be a premium on the players. That’s why, I think, we’re talking about this £50million mark for Nathan Ake.”

The 27-year-old made [121 appearances](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/nathan-ake/leistungsdatentrainer/spieler/177476/plus/0/verein/989/trainer_id/10976) under Eddie Howe at Bournemouth, so it’s easy to see why the Newcastle manager would like to renew acquaintances. His asking price might be a stumbling block, however, so City might have to lower their demands if they want Ake off their wage bill.

He’s made [40 appearances](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/nathan-ake/leistungsdatenverein/spieler/177476) in two years at the Etihad Stadium due to injury and stiff competition for a starting place. Ake is behind John Stones, Aymeric Laporte and Ruben Dias in the pecking order, amassing just 920 minutes of Premier League football this season.

A move away would suit all parties, but a £50m deal doesn’t look likely.

***[In other news, Newcastle United have been accused of ‘humming and hawing’ over James Tarkowski](https://readnewcastle.com/2022/06/10/newcastle-accused-of-humming-and-hawing-over-james-tarkowski/)***